Flow Assurance Scientist
Are you passionate about flow assurance and production chemistry?
Would you like to support the development and application of technologies that improve flow performance and production reliability?
Join our team
Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our Chemicals Technology Group supports customers with advanced flow assurance technologies that help optimize production, enhance asset integrity, and improve operational performance throughout the energy value chain.
Partner with the best
As a Flow Assurance Scientist, you will be part of the Chemicals Technology Group, supporting our scale, paraffin, asphaltene, and hydrate inhibitor portfolio. You will contribute to research and development activities while supporting Sales and Operations teams through product selection, performance testing, troubleshooting, and field support activities.
This role provides an opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple flow assurance applications while working closely with laboratory, field, commercial, and technical teams.
As a Flow Assurance Scientist, you will be responsible for:
- Planning and performing laboratory testing and field evaluations to support flow assurance applications.
- Analyzing experimental data and assessing results for applicability, validity, and compliance with specifications. Supporting product selection activities for customer applications.
- Troubleshooting technical and operational challenges related to flow assurance products and treatments.
- Contributing to the development of new testing methods, procedures, and products.
- Preparing technical reports and communicating results through written documentation and presentations.
- Supporting Sales and Operations teams with technical expertise and recommendations.
- Conducting field support activities when required to meet business and customer needs. Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Quality requirements.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Chemicals Technology Group. Participating in additional projects and assignments as required.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Hold a Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
- Have experience conducting a variety of laboratory testing activities.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Possess the ability to think logically and evaluate technical challenges effectively.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, including:
- Written reporting
- Technical documentation
- Email communication
- Telephone communication
- Face‑to‑face presentations and discussions
- Be self‑motivated and capable of managing tasks independently.
- Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Be comfortable working independently in both laboratory and remote field environments.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Oil & Gas Production Chemistry.
- Knowledge of flow assurance challenges including:
- Scale management
- Paraffin control
- Asphaltene management
- Hydrate prevention
- Experience supporting field operations and customer troubleshooting activities.
- Understanding of production systems and flow assurance applications within the energy industry.
Work in a way that works for you
This is a full‑time technical role that combines laboratory testing, technical analysis, and field support activities. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support customers across a variety of operating environments.
Working with us
At Baker Hughes, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams are empowered to develop new technologies, solve complex technical challenges, and create meaningful value for customers around the world.
Working for you
We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:
- Work‑life balance and wellbeing programs
- Comprehensive private medical care
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Competitive financial programs
- Additional voluntary or elective benefits
Skills Required
- Degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Experience conducting a variety of laboratory testing activities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think logically and evaluate technical challenges effectively
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Effective written and verbal communication, technical reporting, documentation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage tasks independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Comfort working independently in laboratory and remote field environments
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning
- Experience in oil and gas production chemistry
- Knowledge of scale management, paraffin control, asphaltene management, and hydrate prevention
- Experience supporting field operations and customer troubleshooting
- Understanding of production systems and flow assurance applications within the energy industry
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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