MAIN TASKS
The main tasks of this position are to develop new technologies and support laboratory requests from the operations, sales, and supply chain organizations.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Chemical Engineer is responsible for activities within the scope of work and applicable procedures, and to fulfil these tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In addition to the tasks listed in the scope of work this function may also be assigned specialized tasks.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Contribute to the design and the development of new products and technologies and assist in their commercialization. Apply relevant usability procedures and principles.
- Perform product evaluation testing. Experiments may include, but are not limited to, high pressure / high temperature (HPHT) core flow experiments, HPHT rheology, HPHT batch reactor experiments, rotating disk experiments, permeability measurements, HPHT fluid loss experiments, ambient and/or elevated temperature proppant settling, sand conglomeration/consolidation, friction pressure measurements, proppant conductivity, and slot flow experiments.
- Support third-party testing and yard tests for the technologies being developed.
- Communication: prepare technical reports and presentations for new product development team in addition to other internal stakeholders.
- Responsible for maintenance, calibration, and training of common and special laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate, actively participate and work independently in short- and long-term projects with technical & operation groups within the Reservoir Performance - Stimulation (RPS) organization.
- Recommend and write procedures or other changes to improve operation of the laboratory.
- Recommend purchasing of laboratory testing equipment.
- Be familiar with RPS chemical products and services.
- Conduct laboratory tours and demonstrations.
- Prepare chemical samples for shipment to other laboratories (domestic and international) and coordinate the transportation processes.
QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (QHSE)
- Ensure that company QHSE policies, procedures and safety standards are always understood and complied with.
- Make sure that chemicals and waste are handled according to regulations, chemical hygiene plan, and SDS.
- Carry out necessary risk assessments prior to laboratory operations.
- Report, investigate and follow up all relevant QHSE matters in accordance with internal nonconformance and hazard observation reporting procedures.
- Maintain an active role in the identification of opportunities for improvement in the company's QHSE management systems and where relevant, assist in the implementation of the improvements.
- University degree (PhD, or equivalent) in chemistry, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, biology, biological engineering, materials science, or related fields
- Experience: 0 to 5 years in chemical or upstream energy research and development
