Field Production Chemist

Job Posting Description

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for an experienced Field Production Chemist located in Anchorage, Alaska . This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What’s in it For You

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do

Production Chemistry

• Monitor chemical programs at all North Slope facilities with a diverse background of technical knowledge and experience and focus on continuous improvement of current chemical applications.
• Monitor separation efficiency at each facility and recommend chemical, procedural, and mechanical improvements to the processes.
• Monitor the chemistry of produced fluids, anticipate associated problems, and recommend best-in-class solutions.
• Monitor facility utility systems and recommend required chemical maintenance.
• Constantly work to remain experts in best-in-class chemical technology and application.
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all production chemistry issues.

On-site Problem Solving

• Utilize pro-active problem-solving skills as production challenges become apparent.

Chemical Program Control

• Accountable for the implementation and execution of chemical programs.
• Support continuous improvement of the chemical programs with a focus on product development and testing.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings to align field operations.
• Perform site inspections and field tours to assess operational conditions.
• Execute inventory audits at chemical injection points.
• Monitor and regulate dosage levels at injection sites to ensure optimal performance.
• Collect production fluid samples and perform laboratory testing for chemical treatment performance analysis.
• Compile and submit comprehensive daily technical and economic performance reports

Communication & Account Management

• Maintain relationships and communicate with project manager, management, research and development, marketing, corrosion engineers, materials coordinator and the other production chemists.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with key customer personnel.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with operations, management, and engineering groups.
• Maintain relationships and communicate with design groups and provide the required information to best utilize chemical management solutions.
• Ensure North Slope contract requirements are met
• Schedule and complete business reviews with key customer personnel
• Train and develop field production chemistry team members
• Act as leaders through actions and professionalism.
• Support a culture of “Zero Defect” in HSE performance.
• Drive business and technical performance improvements with the use of a performance management system.
• Work within a multi-functional team that assesses the plant integrity via direct inspection, corrosion and process monitoring, and applies control measures through the deployment of corrosion and process chemicals.
• Develop measures to maintain integrity through applied corrosion control techniques and repair.
• Coordination of activities within the North Slope Production Chemistry team. Assist operations with implementation of the recommended chemical programs.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and planned production facilities.

Position Details

• Rotational schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off, 21 days on, 21 days off OR 28 days on, 28 days off
• Individual can live anywhere within the United States, but must be able to travel to Anchorage, Alaska for duration of rotation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or related fields
• 3 years of Chemical industry experience
• Chemical Application knowledge and experience
• Ability to travel within assigned sales territory
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role (US Only)

Physical Demands

• May be required to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 55 pounds chest high.
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• 3+ years of successful technical sales or field sales support experience
• Experience in oil and gas industry

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

Benefits

International Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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