Offshore production chemists perform a variety of tasks, including:
Sampling: Collect samples of water, gas, and hydrocarbons for laboratory analysis
Laboratory analysis: Perform laboratory analyses for process systems, such as water, gas, and diesel fuel
Chemical treatment: Perform chemical treatments
Production chemical program monitoring: Monitor production chemical programs to assess their impact on the environment, production, and integrity
Production chemical program optimization: Optimize production chemical programs
Equipment maintenance: Maintain laboratory equipment and the LIMS system
Inventory management: Manage inventories of production and laboratory chemicals
Troubleshooting: Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing production issues and upsets
Chemical field trials: Conduct chemical field trials as needed
Quality control inspections: Perform quality control inspections