Production Chemist at Osten Laboratory

Job Summary:

• The role holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing laboratory testing of samples collected from clients’ assets and preparing detailed reports.

Key Responsibility:

• Performing routine sampling and analysis of hydrocarbon fluids, produced water, and gas samples for oil and gas facilities.
• Conducting laboratory chemical evaluations and field trials for clients’ production and specialty chemicals.
• Preparing and submitting bids, and executing assigned production chemistry contracts.
• Handling gas analyzers.
• Monitoring export and import gas quality, including CO2, H2S, ethyl mercaptan, copper corrosion, gas composition, and moisture content.
• Carrying out flow assurance testing on samples collected from clients’ assets.
• Managing chemical injection facilities for produced water re-injection and other chemical injection skids.
• Conducting additional sampling and analysis on installations as necessary.
• Overseeing operations of the production chemistry laboratory.

Education & Work Experience:

• BSc/HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable oil & gas production chemistry experience, including laboratory operations.
• Must possess an NYSC discharge certificate.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of gas sampling and analysis.
• Proficiency in gas chromatography and gas analyzer applications, including troubleshooting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend process improvements for fluid sampling and analysis.
• Experience in laboratory chemical evaluation and performance testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.