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Oilfield Additive Formulator/Chemist
Job Number:
42797777
Company Name:
FGP International
Job Location:
Greenville, SC US
Job Category:
Manufacturing & Production
Minimum Education:
4-Year College Degree
Oilfield Additive Formulator/Chemist
Description:
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in the research and development of Oilfield Additives, and a proven background as a formulator of oilfield additives. The candidate will be familiar with down hole drilling applications, demulsifiers, lubricants, torque reducers, thickeners, etc. Candidate must be a forward positive thinker, know the market needs and requirements, have the ability and the experience to develop products that meet those needs and requirements, have the able to adapt quickly to market changes, and have the ability to interact with our customers and staff in a friendly and professional manner. To qualify for this challenging position the candidate must possess a BS degree or higher in a related field of Chemistry, Chemical engineering, or material sciences with more than 5 years experience of industrial hands-on experiences in the related fields.
Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
Execute material developments, study processing factors, produce prototype parts, execute performance testing and optimize manufacturing processes. Ensure that projects are completed successfully and meet the project deadlines and milestones. Conduct experiments and collect data, and record all the data and discoveries in the appropriate locations. Analyze the experimental data and results to optimize the performance and cost goals. Analyze experimental results and communicate it through written reports and oral presentations. Provide weekly and monthly technical reports. Deliver high quality project final reports. Present project progresses to internal management or outside customers in weekly/monthly briefing or update meetings.
Requirements:
Requirements
The successful candidate must be a permanent resident or citizen of US.
Must have a track-record that demonstrates success of working with polymers and polymer additives, and possess solid scientific background and proven performance.
Must be capable of handling multiple projects/tasks at the same time, and must have hands-on experience, creative thinking and good analytical skills and can execute projects independently without supervision.
Experience with technical proposal or report writing is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with challenging deadlines and handling multiple projects and assignments.
Strong work ethic, good team player and able to handle pressure.
