PpJOB TITLE: Chemical and Laboratory Engineer /p pLOCATION: Guardia Perticara, Basilicata, Italy /p pASSIGNMENT TYPE: Residential /p pSTART DATE: April 2026 /p pCONTRACT: Annually Renewable Contract /p pWORKING SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (up to 10 hours as per contract) /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liAccountable for all chemical-related activities and laboratory operations, ensuring accurate technical analyses, optimized chemical injection programs, controlled chemical inventory, and cost-effective laboratory management. /li liEnsure compliance with quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and company safety standards. /li liAct as the focal point and guarantor for Management of Change (MoC) in relation to new chemicals, and act as Treatment Function for the operational site. /li liManage and optimize daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, equipment reliability, result accuracy, and adherence to applicable standards. /li liValidate and interpret laboratory measurements and ensure accurate, timely technical reporting, including trend analysis and performance monitoring. /li liDefine, validate, and optimize chemical injection rates (including low-flow-rate dosing), set reaction times, and publish weekly and monthly injection instructions in coordination with Operations. /li liPrepare technical reports and conduct laboratory testing for new chemicals, including performance, stability, and compatibility evaluations. Identify and assess new chemical solutions and suppliers to optimize treatment programs. /li liManage chemical inventory and daily requests, monitor stock levels, participate in procurement decisions, and control laboratory operational costs (consumables, chemical usage, service contracts, and external analyses). /li liEnsure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to guarantee functionality and compliance. /li liProvide and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and maintain the Production Chemistry Study Report throughout the field lifecycle. /li liCollaborate with Production, Field Engineers, HSE teams, and other departments to provide technical documentation, safety support, and data-driven operational recommendations. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. /li liMinimum 5 years of experience in chemical engineering within the oil and gas sector. /li liStrong understanding of chemical injection systems and equipment management. /li liExperience supervising laboratories and expertise in laboratory techniques is considered an advantage. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr