Chemical Specialist

Job Summary

The Chemical Specialist will be responsible for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of chemical application through the creation and implementation of an area-wide chemical program. The role will work closely with engineering and operations personnel as well as various chemical companies and consultants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and track program KPI's for both economics and performance.
• Proactively review chemical usage, pump variance and tank inventory; identify and report issues (with recommendations) to the operations team.
• Proactively analyze laboratory results, chemical usage data, operational and engineering strategy, and failures to determine program performance; identify and report issues (with recommendations) to the operations team.
• Identify program optimization opportunities through field and laboratory testing, product application and engineering, data analytics, automation, and chemical formulation.
• Routinely perform normalized cost economics to validate program allocation and treatment strategy.
• Work with chemical vendors to craft technical recommendations for chemical program modification.
• Review and recommend new technologies (chemical, mechanical and process) which could provide benefit to the chemical program.
• Manage chemical vendor program reviews, including scheduling and task management.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis meetings and route reviews with operations team; accumulate required chemical data for discussion and make data-driven recommendations.
• Provide routine evaluation of chemical service and HSE metrics to chemical program stakeholders.
• Identify training needs of organizational counterparts (field operations and engineering teams); work with each team to identify necessary content and schedule accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive knowledge in upstream, completion, and midstream chemical applications and test methods.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the industry within a similar role.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP and Spotfire software.
• Knowledge of surface equipment standards and sizing (ANSI/Nace).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work overhead for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform fine manipulations with hands and fingers.
• Capable of driving distances of 150 miles or more per day during all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to one arm carry up to 25lbs. without assistance.
• Regular bending, crouching, pulling, and kneeling to check equipment and gauges.
• Must be able to exert up to 50lbs. of force occasionally and up to 20lbs. frequently to move or manipulate objects.
• Ability to work significant amounts of time as required in completing job responsibilities.
• Working environment includes exposure to extremely loud noises in the field, hazardous chemicals, and hydrocarbons that may be under extreme pressure for which appropriate safety measures are required.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.