Chemical and Laboratory Engineer

Insert date: 05/03/2026
Function: Chemical and Laboratory Engineer
Workplace: Italy: Corleto Perticara (PZ)
Duration of Contract: 1 year + renewal (Service start: April 2026)

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Description Announcement

Service: Chemical and Laboratory Engineer
Duration: 1 year + renewal
Service start: April 2026

Service Summary

The Chemical & Laboratory Engineer is accountable for all chemical‑related activities and laboratory operations, ensuring accurate technical analyses, optimized chemical injection programs, controlled chemical inventory, and cost‑effective laboratory management. The role ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and supporting production performance through effective chemical and laboratory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and TotalEnergies safety standards.
• Act as the focal point and guarantor for Management of Change (MoC) in relation to new chemicals and act as Treatment Function.
• Manage and optimize daily laboratory operations, ensuring safety, equipment reliability, accuracy of results, and adherence to applicable standards.
• Validate and interpret laboratory measurements and ensure accurate and timely technical reporting, including trend analysis and performance monitoring.
• Define, 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.
• Prepare technical reports and conduct laboratory testing for new chemicals, including performance, stability, and compatibility evaluation. Identify and assess new chemical solutions and suppliers to optimize treatment programs.
• Manage 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).
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to guarantee functionality and compliance.
• Provide and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and maintain the Production Chemistry Study Report throughout the field lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Production, Field Engineers, HSE teams and other departments to provide technical documentation, safety support, and data‑driven operational recommendations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in chemical engineering within the oil & gas sector.
• Strong understanding of chemical injection systems and equipment management.
• Experience of laboratory supervision and understanding of laboratory techniques will be considered a plus.