Application Specialist - Field Chemist

at  ChampionX

ChampionX has an immediate need for Application Specialist located in Brisbane, Australia. ChampionX provides process and water treatment chemical and equipment solutions with a customer base that includes major oil and gas businesses. The Technical Support Specialist provides onsite technical support to ChampionX customers, in alignment to contract requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage and develop of long-standing client relationships, with an intense focus on exceeding client expectations and driving service delivery.
• Deliver a hands-on approach to service.
• Deliver value through developing and managing technical projects to solve customer problems.
• Participate in and promote a safety culture both internally and through client engagement.
• Monitor chemical sales, inventory, and related efficiencies.
• Conduct basic on-site chemical analysis as a check of site’s equipment, reagents, and techniques.
• Calibrate chemical treatment program equipment.
• System Walk-Through: Visual inspection of operating chemical feed and control equipment.
• Formal and informal training with operating personnel and laboratory technicians in safety, chemical treatment, and performance of the system.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring programs on systems.
• Perform other routine diagnostic services: additional routine services (microbiological, dissolved oxygen testing, paraffin analysis, etc.) as requested.
• Investigate any material failures.
• Oil and gas production is a 24-hour operation so call outs are expected albeit rare.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to company Safety policies, procedures, and rules and follow safe work practices.
• Participate in team consultation meetings to discuss workplace safety in the department.
• Report any hazards as soon as you notice them and participate in risk assessments as requested. Assist in the identification of control measures to eliminate or minimize the risk of injury.
• Attend OHS training as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required for various tasks and report any worn out or defective equipment.
• Participate in OHS activities such as inspections, investigations, OHS meetings as required from time to time.