Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: June 18, 2025

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Introduction

We're seeking a skilled Production Chemist to join a leading energy company in Brisbane on a 12-month contract. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to optimise WRFM, ensure safe and efficient operations, and provide expert support in chemical treatment, corrosion control, and production optimisation across upstream oil & gas activities.

What are you going to do 

  • Conduct ongoing evaluations of chemical usage across operations, detect irregularities, and propose timely corrective measures to maintain safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
  • Develop, implement, and optimize chemical treatment strategies, ensuring full compliance with operational protocols, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations.
  • Deliver subject matter expertise across key areas such as corrosion control, treatment of produced fluids, well stimulation, phase separation processes, and flow assurance for chemical applications.
  • Support the execution of chemical hazard evaluations and manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to ensure adherence to internal safety practices and external compliance standards.
  • Coordinate and support vendor relationships, including chemical supply chains and laboratory services, to ensure timely delivery and service quality.
  • Maintain and manage production chemistry databases, and produce analytical and technical reports to guide performance reviews, decision-making, and continuous process improvement.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Hands-on experience in production chemistry within upstream oil & gas, ideally with exposure to onshore or unconventional operations.
  • Proven understanding of chemical treatment design, corrosion prevention, and produced fluids management.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret technical data, troubleshoot anomalies, and deliver actionable insights.
  • Familiarity with chemical risk assessments, SDS compliance, and safety protocols.
  • Experience working with laboratory services and chemical supply contracts, including vendor coordination and performance monitoring.
  • Confident communicator with strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach to safety and operational excellence.

What we offer 

  • 12-month contract with potential for extension
  • Brisbane-based role with a leading energy company
  • Competitive pay rate and full-time hours (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM)
  • Work with a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
  • Great opportunity to grow your expertise in production chemistry and upstream operations

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Sneha Poranki at p.sneha@brunel.net or 08 9429 5645.

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