Offshore Chemist – Zero Hours

Overview

As a Zero Hours Offshore Chemist, you deliver specialist field service support across offshore and onshore client locations. You work autonomously on varied sampling, analysis and project activities while upholding safety, quality and regulatory standards. You communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to drive reliable, high-quality results. The role offers development opportunities within a leading global organisation that values professionalism and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary/benefits
• development and career opportunities around the globe
• dynamic, motivated team
• global organisation with inclusive culture
• Real Living Wage employer
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute offshore field service projects including mobilisation, sampling, analysis and sample preservation per project scope
• Maintain equipment, consumables and calibration to ensure safe and effective project delivery
• Complete accurate project documentation (reports, timesheets, feedback, training records) on time
• Keep mandatory training up to date to maintain professional competence
• Represent Intertek at client sites with strong customer service and professional conduct
• Promote safety, quality, continuous improvement and operational excellence across activities
• Provide operational support between field assignments as required
• Comply with all QHSE requirements and report incidents, near misses, non-conformances, and equipment issues
• Ensure risk assessments and PPE are in place and followed
• Identify opportunities for business growth and communicate leads and service opportunities to stakeholders
• Collaborate with Field Projects Coordinators and colleagues for successful project delivery
• Act as an ambassador for Intertek and support positive safety and performance cultures

Key requirements

• Degree or HNC in Chemical Sciences or equivalent offshore experience
• Experience conducting analytical testing and general laboratory activities
• Strong technical reporting skills for internal review and client delivery
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data recording/reporting systems
• Experience sampling and analysis at client sites including high-pressure sampling, chemical management, asset chemist support, microbiological and mercury surveys, and training/assessment activities
• Knowledge of Oil in Water analysis, pressurised sampling, and fiscal analysis
• Completion of Offshore Survival and MIST is desirable; OEUK medical and IOSH Managing Safely qualifications
• OPITO POL modules such as Oil & Gas Separation, Produced Water Treatment, or Injection Water Treatment is advantageous
• Safety-focused, organised, methodical, with proactive continuous improvement mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexible, self-motivated, professional and with integrity

• Safety-focused
• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Oil in Water analysis
• High-pressure sampling
• Data recording/reporting systems

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