CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Chemist – Onsite Oilfield Team (2 Positions)
Location: Kampala, Lake Albert production installation base or other cities in Uganda if required.
Primary function:
• Responsible for oilfield lab tests, chemical management and operation

Responsibilities:
• Participate in new oilfield production commissioning and start up.
• Carry out chemical selection and optimization to enhance process treatment;
• Participate in Emergency response as per emergency response plan;
• Execute instruction from senior production operator, Familiar with production process, chemical MSDS and characters, ensure chemicals are injected properly
• In charge of oil field corrosion monitoring, report abnormal corrosion and offer precautionary advice for corrosion;
• Optimize chemical injection based on process performance, Execute chemical injection and laboratory equipment per normal routine check, record and PM, report abnormal to senior operator in a timely manner, Coordinate chemical supplement to ensure onsite chemical sufficient stock:
• Collect and summarize chemical information and report in time; Keep worksite clean and safe; Coordinate and supervise chemical related contractor onsite work
• Work as mentor for national chemist, Conduct onsite training:
• Perform any other tasks assigned by superior

Requirements:
• Diploma, degree or above in Chemistry, chemical engineering or the related engineering.
• 1-2 year’s work experience with Oil & Gas background especially in lab testing.

Knowledge:
• Extensive knowledge of chemistry: • Knowledge of petroleum, oil and gas treatment