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Chemist

Houston, TX

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Industry or academic research experience in surfactant usage and performance in hydraulic fracturing and/or stimulation/enhanced oil recovery. Select Values and Guiding Principles * W: Working Safe

PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEER

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$33K/yr

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... enhanced oil recovery (EOR) design, reservoir simulation, economic analysis, sustainable energy consulting, management advisory and expert witness testimony. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with ...

Senior Field Technician

Odessa, TX · On-site

$36 - $45/hr

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ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and energy applications. We develop and manufacture high-performance friction reducers and other ...

Chemist

Houston, TX · On-site

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Industry or academic research experience in surfactant usage and performance in hydraulic fracturing and/or stimulation/enhanced oil recovery. Select Values and Guiding Principles * W: Working Safe

Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, LLC (OLCV), a subsidiary of Occidental, capitalizes on Occidental's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) leadership by developing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS ...

Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, LLC (OLCV), a subsidiary of Occidental, capitalizes on Occidental's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) leadership by developing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS ...

Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

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Enhanced Oil Recovery * Core Analysis * Petrophysics * Previous experience in reservoir analytical performance prediction, asset development and depletion planning, reserves assessment, reservoir ...

Experienced Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

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Enhanced Oil Recovery * Core Analysis * Petrophysics Your benefits An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally ...

Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Spring, TX

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Enhanced Oil Recovery * Core Analysis * Petrophysics * Previous experience in reservoir analytical performance prediction, asset development and depletion planning, reserves assessment, reservoir ...

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Posted 9 days ago


Job description

CHEMIST

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Chemistry

Reports to: Director of R&D

Travel Requirement: No

 

Job Description 

Select Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated Chemist with expertise in surfactant development, optimization, and performance to support ongoing R&D initiatives.

This position is ideal for candidates with a solid foundation in Surfactant Chemistry as it relates to completions operations in Oil and Gas and an interest in advancing the performance of frac chemistries, IOR, and EOR.

 

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

  • Conduct applied research to understand the following with respect to completions/frac chemistries:
    • Chemical properties, interactions with fluids, other chemistries, and the performance in wells (including performance during completions operations, well bore damage mitigation, and reservoir performance).
    • This will include the use of analytical techniques including but not limited to evaluation of surfactant properties (ST, IFT, CMC, Wettability, contact angle, etc), fluid rheology, and clay and fines control.
  • Develop new analytical methods and experimental workflows to support R&D projects.
  • Analyze laboratory and field data to support product optimization and reservoir performance evaluation.
  • Product Development including review of raw materials, optimization of existing product formulations, and development of new products to improve performance, safety, and/or cost-efficiency.
  • Prepare technical reports, research publications, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.

 

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

  • Master’s or PhD in Surfactant Chemistry, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of the principles of formula development and optimization, completions operations (specifically the chemistries in use), surfactant/rock surface chemistry including compatibility with formation minerology, adsorption, wettability, alteration. An understanding of fluid dynamics, and the use of the various Oil and Gas chemistries in completions operations, EOR, and IOR.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams evaluate completion chemical performance.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
  • Background in Surfactant Chemistry.
  • Industry or academic research experience in surfactant usage and performance in hydraulic fracturing and/or stimulation/enhanced oil recovery.

 

Select Values and Guiding Principles

  • W: Working Safe
  • A: Accountability
  • T: Teamwork
  • E: Excellence
  • R: Respect

 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

 

 

Top Tier Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
  • Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
  • Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
  • Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
  • Paid Training.

 

 

Physical Demands and Exposures

  • This position works inside a climate-controlled environment.  The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job.
  • Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
  • Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
  • Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

 

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