Chemist- Water & Soil
hace 20 días
Midland
Job DescriptionDescription: Key Responsibilities Analytical Testing & Laboratory Work • Conduct routine and specialized testing on:, • Treated water, feed water, brine, and RO concentrate, • Soil, sediment, sludge, precipitates, and scale, • Perform wet-chemistry and instrumental analyses using:, • pH/ORP meters, • Conductivity/TDS meters, • Ion-selective electrodes, • Turbidimeters, • Hardness, alkalinity, chloride, and other titration methods, • TOC analyzer, • Bench-top IC or ICP (if installed), • Conduct sample preparation, preservation, and chain-of-custody management for metals, VOCs, and WET testing through accredited external laboratories., • Validate and troubleshoot analytical methods and instruments. Compliance Support • Execute field sampling and internal laboratory testing required for TPDES permit compliance., • Coordinate sample collection schedules for NPDES testing., • Maintain accurate, organized internal data logs and documentation to support the QA/QC Manager in regulatory review., • Run bench-scale tests to evaluate:, • Scaling and fouling tendencies, • Corrosion indicators, • Oxidant effectiveness, • Desalination performance, • GAC polishing and RO performance impacts, • Provide analytical insights to improve treatment efficiency, freeze desalination performance, and downstream polishing efficiency., • Supervise chemistry technicians and sample technicians, ensuring proper method execution, safety, and data integrity., • Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready laboratory environment., • Support training on sampling procedures, proper testing practices, and data organization., • Produce data visualizations, trend analysis, and technical summaries for internal stakeholders., • Interpret analytical data to identify anomalies, process issues, or compliance risks., • Manage and update LIMS data entries and electronic data tracking systems. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or closely related field., • 2+ years of experience in oil & gas, environmental laboratories, or water treatment., • Experience with produced water or oilfield analytical work is highly preferred., • Strong working knowledge of wet chemistry methods, water quality analysis, and environmental sampling., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience producing clear data visualizations., • Ability to work independently in a remote laboratory setting. Requirements: Preferred Qualifications Experience in accredited analytical laboratories (TNI/NELAC). Background in soil chemistry or environmental soil science. Previous experience with LIMS software. Familiarity with TCEQ and NPDES/TPDES monitoring requirements. Experience supervising or training laboratory staff. Physical & Environmental Expectations Ability to work full-time on-site in Orla, TX in a remote industrial environment. Able to perform field sampling, collect soil/water samples, climb stairs, lift up to ~40 lbs, and work near process equipment. Willingness to work some Fridays and support occasional after-hours needs.