NES Fircroft have partnered with a global energy business to hire a Production Chemist (12‑month contract, Brisbane, QLD). A major coal‑seam gas operator is seeking an experienced Production Chemist to drive chemical assurance across wells, facilities, and pipelines while collaborating with Production Technology, Engineering, Wells, and Development teams.

What you’ll do:

• Process Chemistry: Monitor and analyse chemical programs; troubleshoot anomalies; design and optimise treatments for corrosion, scale, emulsion, H₂S, and flow assurance.
• Technical Advice: Provide expertise on corrosion inhibition, produced‑fluid conditioning, phase separation, well stimulation, and chemical flow assurance.
• Product Stewardship: Lead chemical risk assessments and SDS management, ensuring compliance with Australian regulations and internal standards.
• Contract Support: Assist with chemical supply & laboratory services contracts—scope, performance, cost, and HSE alignment.
• Data & Reporting: Own the production‑chemistry data repository; generate technical/statistical reports that inform WRFM decisions and business KPIs.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5  years’ production‑chemistry experience in coal‑seam gas or upstream oil & gas (Queensland CSG strongly preferred).
• Proven track record in corrosion/scale control, chemical optimisation, and field troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with LIMS/PI/Maximo and chemical‑modelling tools (e.g., OLGA, Prosper).
• Solid grasp of Australian WHS, Dangerous Goods, and environmental regulations.
• Strong stakeholder skills—able to interface with operators, vendors, and multi‑disciplinary teams.

This position requires the full right to work in Australia.

Please send through your CV by clicking APPLY! If you want to have a confidential discussion, contact Cameron Anderson at NES Fircroft via email at cameron.anderson@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.