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Chemical Treatment Specialist

Chemical Treatment Specialist

CompanyOccidental Petroleum
LocationMidland, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience with processes, procedures, testing, and equipment associated with corrosion control and chemical treatment monitoring for downhole and surface equipment.
  • 4 Year bachelor’s degree in science or engineering discipline (Preferred but not required)
  • Operational oilfield knowledge pertaining to artificial lift, facility operations, and surface operations.
  • Chemical budget management with emphasis on optimizing chemical programs and maximizing chemical spend per BO and TBF.
  • Root cause failure analysis data management and discernment.
  • NACE or other industry training in corrosion technology
  • Experience with SPOTFIRE and database software
  • Knowledgeable in existing and emerging technologies associated with corrosion, scale, paraffin, asphaltene, bacteria, and H2S treating.
  • Strong understanding of chemical treatment in an Oil and Gas environment along with a knowledge of chemical specifications and applications.
  • Extensive expertise in corrosion, scale, paraffin, asphaltenes, bacteria, and H2S mitigation.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
  • Strong decision-making skills and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Knowledge of operations, reservoirs, and strong understanding of economic and financial analysis.
  • Creative, innovated, and ability to adapt to change while driving for results.
  • Demonstrated success with organizations with multi-discipline staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to adhering to and promoting safe work practices.
  • Understands business process, regulatory requirements, and ability to manage a budget.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting goals and long-term vision with Chemical Treatment Lead.
  • Provide input of alignment and allocation of resources.
  • Identify and enhance inefficiencies of processes.
  • Participate on continuous improvement teams.
  • Effectively utilize resources internal and external of business unit.
  • Participate in annual and long-term business planning.
  • Provide input on staffing plans / forecast to ensure adequate staffing level to support business plan.
  • Develop and/or manage programs, systems, and practices for maintaining & enhancing a safe, productive, and environmentally sound work environment.
  • Responsible for oversight of corrosion control and chemical programs for wells and for surface equipment and facilities.
  • Assures that program goals and practices are aligned and compliant with HES objectives, procedures, and policies.
  • Works closely with Operations leaders, Mechanical Integrity team, Facilities & Construction and Project teams, contractor, and vendor personnel to develop and continually improve chemical and corrosion control programs and procedures.
  • Prepares and provides training to personnel responsible for implementing recommended practices for corrosion control and chemical programs.
  • Tracks performance to provide basis for recommendations and continual improvement in effectiveness and efficiency of corrosion control and chemical programs.
  • Regular onsite field visits to interact with vendors and operations is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.