Performance Testing Chemist

RSA (Remote Status)

On-Site

Job Title and Summary

JOB TITLE: Performance Testing Chemist
DEPARTMENT: Technology
REPORTS TO: SME Analytical and Performance Testing Manager
SUMMARY: The Performance Testing Chemist is responsible for conducting, developing, and interpreting corrosion and scale performance evaluations using RCA (Rotating Cage Autoclave), RCE (Rotating Cylinder Electrode), and DSL (Dynamic Scale Loop) testing platforms. This role supports upstream and midstream oil & gas chemical programs by generating high-quality data that validates product performance, supports field decisions, and optimizes product development of raw materials. The chemist will work closely with technical, R&D, and field operations teams to optimize chemical treatments for corrosion, scale, and asset integrity applications. Additionally, this role may work across multiple product lines including flow assurance, production chemicals, midstream treatments, and pipeline integrity chemicals completing typical performance testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCA / RCE / DSL Performance Testing
  • Perform corrosion inhibitor testing using:
    • RCA – high-pressure/high-temperature corrosion and erosion-corrosion evaluations by weight loss and pitting analysis.
    • RCE – electrochemical corrosion rate testing, LPR, EIS, and weight-loss studies.
    • Perform scale inhibitor testing using:
      • DSL testing to evaluate scale inhibition performance under controlled temperature, pressure, and shear environments.
      • Prepare brines, crude blends, scaling mixtures, and corrosion coupons according to test design requirements.
      • Maintain test equipment (RCA vessels, RCE assemblies, DSL pumps and reactors) and ensure proper calibration, pressure testing, and safety compliance.
      • Interpret corrosion and scale data, including rates, morphology, deposition characteristics, and chemical performance trends.
      • Perform analytical & instrumentation work:
        • Use analytical tools to support test interpretation such as:
          • ICP, IC, FTIR, XRF, XRD, titration systems.
          • Supported by Analytical Lab.
          • Support technical, sales, and manufacturing with data-driven recommendations for corrosion and scale inhibitor selection.
          • Provide technical interpretation for field trials, customer troubleshooting, and product optimization, as needed.
          • Prepare detailed technical reports, test summaries, and customer-facing performance presentations, as needed.
          • Collaborate with field personnel to align laboratory testing with real operational conditions.