Our client has a vacancy for a Production Chemist Well Treatments based in Qatar.

As Production Chemist you will be required to develop conformance control solutions for extended reach horizontal wells. The successful candidate will be part of a small group of experienced Drilling and Petroleum Engineers responsible for developing enhanced capabilities in this area.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To provide Production Chemistry expertise in the continuing development of a number of proprietary chemical methods to shut off zones in extended reach horizontal wells


• To optimise reservoir stimulation practices in use in cooperation with Drilling and Production Technology departments


• To provide input into corrosion studies and material selection studies for future development plans which include hydrocarbon and CO2 WAG operations


• To be an active team player providing creative and innovative input into ongoing conformance technology screening studies. Mechanical as well as chemical methods are under consideration


• To manage one or more projects with external service providers conducting applied research as well as development services in the area of conformance control technology


• Training and coaching of less experienced staff

Qualifications and experience required:

• BSc Engineering or higher degree


• Extensive relevant experience in Production Chemistry with a leading Service Company or an Operator preferred


• An effective team player with strong theoretical and operational skills in production chemistry with an emphasis on well treatment technologies


• Operational experience with well treatments stimulation shut-offs scale squeezes etc.


• Experience with carbonate reservoirs


• Candidates with experience in new technology development including field implementation will be preferred


• Some experience in project management


• Fluent in English - written and spoken

This is a permanent position.

The salary for this position is negotiable.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 66743.

Orion Group currently supplies over 3500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas Renewables Power & Utilities Construction Mining Rail Aerospace IT & Telecoms Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009 were named the UKs number one for engineering recruitment.