Chemist Field Operations CBM Shahdol

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Main Purpose:

Chemist Field Operations is responsible for sample collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of natural gas, water, and specialty chemicals. Ensures compliance with international standards, equipment calibration, and QA/QC implementation. Manages lab inventory, documentation, and regulatory audits while generating detailed reports.

Job Accountabilities:

• Collect, label, and log samples from production facilities, wells, pipelines, and storage tanks while ensuring proper storage and transport to maintain sample integrity.
• Conduct composition analysis of natural gas (methane, ethane, propane, BTU value, H₂S, CO₂, O₂) and water quality testing(pH, salinity, contaminants) for produced, utility, injection water, and effluents.
• Perform specialty chemical analysis, report preparation, and polymer analysis in produced well water to optimize chemical treatment processes.
• Maintain laboratory readiness for NABL accreditation audits, develop and update SOPs/SMPs for equipment and activities, and implement QA/QC systems.
• Ensure precise calibration of laboratory instruments, verify analytical methodologies, and uphold adherence to ASTM, API, and ISO standards.
• Track procurement of chemicals, maintain stock records of reagents, spares, consumables, and specialty chemicals, ensuring availability for uninterrupted lab operations.
• Archive lab data to meet NABL and regulatory audit requirements, maintain records for compliance, and ensure proper documentation of lab activities.
• Implement safety protocols for handling chemicals, follow environmental compliance standards, and ensure proper disposal of lab waste.
• Conduct mud analysis and prepare acid treatment plans for wellsite applications to enhance operational efficiency.
• Generate detailed laboratory reports, analyse data, and provide insights for process optimization, quality control, and regulatory submissions.

Skills Required:

• Expertise in sample collection, gas and water testing, chemical analysis, and adherence to ASTM, API, and ISO standards.
• Experience in NABL accreditation, QA/QC, equipment calibration, regulatory compliance, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills, report writing, safety awareness, problem-solving, and effective communication.
• Heavy Metal Mercury analysis in Natural gas
• Lab analysis of Foamer/defoamer ,Corrosion inhibitor, Si chemicals
• SAP knowledge for creating PR and PO of Chemicals and service tracking with vendor & Procurement team
• LIMs portal operating and data updating
• Regular calibration, validation, and maintenance of analytical equipment
• Training lab personnel and lab equipment testing techniques
• Use of spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, Online gas analyzer operating & troubleshooting
• NABL accreditation documentation at site
• Experience of facing Lab specific audits (e.g. ISO14001:2015,OMS etc.).

Experience and Qualifications:

• BE (Chemical) / M.Sc. (Chemistry)
• Minimum 3 years in working experience in upstream (E&P)Oil/Gas

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