Deepwater Scientist (Upstream Chemicals) - Sugar Land, TX

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Would you like to work in Chemistry Sciences?

Join our Upstream Chemical Team

Our Upstream Chemical Team uses technology consisting of chemistry, knowledge expertise, Intellectual Property, correct application methods and monitoring to improve the water and process treatment applications at refinery and industrial plants while providing value to our clients. Builds customer relationships to identify future requirements to help revenue growth. Leads and develops collaborative efforts to solve complex and unique technical problems.  Provides technical guidance and mentorship to operations teams to enable safe and compliant service and support for our customer's needs.

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Job Description Summary

As an Deepwater Scientist, you will 

• Serve as a focal point of internal and external customer requests related to Deepwater business
• Manage and communicate Deepwater project status to internal and/or external customers
• Plan and perform laboratory testing to support operation requests and report results to internal and/or external customers within a timely manner
• Follow SOPs and testing protocols
• Assess results for applicability, validity and conformance to specifications; problem solve within a laboratory or field environment
• Ensure compliance with all HSE and quality requirements
• Perform field support as and when required to meet the needs of the business; this may include travel to off-site field locations across the globe
• Compliance with all training and competency programs
• Administrative tasks such as ordering of laboratory consumables, electronic record keeping and data reporting systems

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 10 years of oilfield chemical experience, preferably focus on Deepwater applications
• 5 years of laboratory testing experience outside of an academic setting
• Field experience or time dedicated to operations support is highly desired
• Strong knowledge about production chemicals
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external presentations, reporting and discussions
• Great interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide range of individuals in a variety of positions across a global organization
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
• Ability to problem solve, work independently and be self-motivated
• Desire to cross train and work as part of a multidiscipline team

Work in a way that works for you 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: 

• Monday – Friday, (8am -5pm) 

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.  

Working For You

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
• Dependent and Partners Care
• Pet Insurance
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.