Offshore Chemist

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Title: Offshore Chemist 
• Job Location: Offshore from Aberdeen (Must be happy to travel to Aberdeen and be a UK resident) 
• Hours Average  1 week offshore, 4 weeks off, repeated (offshore 73 days a year) 

We're looking for an experienced Offshore Chemist to support laboratory operations across offshore client sites in the North Sea. You'll be responsible for sampling, analysis, testing, and reporting, ensuring high analytical standards and the safe, efficient running of offshore laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine sampling, analysis, and reporting.
• Follow all laboratory methods, quality systems, and client procedures.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fit for use.
• Investigate and help resolve equipment, sample, or method issues.
• Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance and efficiency.
• Adhere to all HSE, quality, and client requirements.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Offshore oil & gas laboratory experience.
• Valid BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical techniques.

Desirable

• Oil in Water analysis experience.
• H₂S sampling experience.
• SBT01 certification.
• Experience with process chemistry and chemical optimisation.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discounts
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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