R&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids

R&D
· JOB-008# R&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids Home/Careers/R&D Chemist — Drilling Fluids All open positions## About the role Develop and improve drilling fluid additives (viscosifiers, fluid-loss agents, shale inhibitors, lubricants) for HPHT and water-sensitive formations, supporting field trials with operators across the GCC.## Key responsibilities

Design and run laboratory programs to formulate and optimize drilling fluid chemistries

Perform API 13A / 13B rheology, fluid loss, HTHP and aging tests on candidate formulations

Scale promising formulations from bench to pilot with the Reaction Facility team Investigate field complaints and competitor products; propose reformulations

Prepare technical data sheets, lab reports and patent/IP documentation

Support customer technical trials together with Technical Sales## Qualifications & experienceBSc or MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering3+ years in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals or specialty chemicals R&DWorking knowledge of API 13A/13B test methods and OCMA standards

Experience with mud engineering or oilfield lab practice is a strong plus## Skills Rheometers, HTHP filter press, aging cells and standard mud lab instruments

Formulation design and DOE (design of experiments)
Technical report writing in English Data analysis (Excel; lab information systems)
Collaboration with production and QC teams## Candidate requirements

You'll be asked to confirm each of these when you apply.
* I am legally eligible to work in Saudi Arabia (Saudi national or transferable Iqama)
* I am willing to work at the Dammam plant / industrial area site
* I can provide verifiable education certificates and employment references
* I am willing to complete H2S awareness and laboratory safety training
* I can occasionally travel to rig sites and customer locations within KSA/GCCRole summary

Department:
R&D

Location:

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Employment type:

Full-time

Experience:

3 – 5 years

Reference:
JOB-008

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