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Company: Halliburton
Skills: Research & Development
Experience: 5 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Employee
Location: Houston, Texas, United States

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Overview: R&D Chemist professional with demonstrated proficiency in technical roles for upstream Oil & Gas specialty production chemicals, with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, including specific expertise in asset integrity management, including design and evaluation of corrosion inhibitors in the laboratory and their application in field operations.

Areas of expertise desired:
  • Corrosion inhibitor applications for upstream and/or downstream oilfield applications
  • Laboratory evaluation, formulation, and development of corrosion inhibitors
  • Working knowledge of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments
  • Fundamental knowledge of physical chemistry, electrochemistry, and interfacial phenomena
  • Strong background in organic and analytical chemistry.


Key Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and recommend corrosion inhibitors for a range of upstream and downstream oilfield applications
  • Lead the formulation and development of new corrosion inhibitors and treatments to drive increases in performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Lead the continuous improvement of laboratory testing procedures incorporating new state-of-the-art technologies
  • Design test matrices and analyze laboratory data using statistical analysis and DOE tools to streamline product formulation and development
  • Work independently on solving complex technical issues and delivering technical recommendations to internal and external customers


General Responsibilities:
  • Safely and effectively performs advanced chemical research and development
  • Applies the highest laboratory HSE standards and recognizes exceptions to normal chemical trends
  • Leads the development of new technologies and products which contributes to long term technology and business vision
  • Advances laboratory capabilities by developing new experimental designs and risk mitigation strategies
  • Generates Intellectual Property for Halliburton and stays up to date with state-of-the-art technologies by reviewing patents and technical papers
  • Provides technical expertise to meet internal and external customer needs and requirements
  • Promotes and contributes to a cohesive team environment and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization
  • Represents Halliburton in relevant professional societies


Qualifications
  • Skills acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar discipline
  • Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and 6-8 years of related experience
  • Completion of a masters or doctoral degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering is highly preferred


Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from the Principal Corrosion Scientist up to the Advisor Corrosion Scientist Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location
5500 N. Sam Houston Parkway W, Houston, Texas, 77086, United States

Job Details
Requisition Number: 178877
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Global R&D
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
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About Halliburton

 

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the upstream energy industry.

 

Halliburton is proud to be a services company, and our customers and investors appreciate our business model.  Our strong competitive position not only comes from our geographic footprint and wide range of products and services, but also, more importantly, from the quality of our work and the dedication of our employees.

 

With approximately 55,000 employees, representing 140 nationalities in more than 80 countries, Halliburton touches much of the oil and gas that fuel our society.

 

Our Business

 

Halliburton comprises 14 product service lines (PSLs). The PSLs operate in two divisions: Drilling and Evaluation, and Completion and Production.

 

Our Consulting and Project Management PSL works across both divisions and is the spearhead of our integrated-services strategy. Its financial results are included in the Drilling and Evaluation Division. PSLs are primarily responsible and accountable for strategy, technology development, process development, people development and capital allocation.

 

Our Values

 

Integrity: Ethics and integrity are the foundation of our brand and the guiding principles for all we do.

Safety: Priority number one. We are focused on our own personal safety, as well as on the safety of others.

Collaboration: We work together with customers, and understand that everyone has a role in providing the best solution.

Competition: We compete to win, knowing that competition makes everyone stronger.

Creativity: We are resourceful. We are innovative, and strive to apply the right technology and solution every time.

Reliability: We deliver what we promise. We believe the quality of our service defines who we are.

Respect: We are honest with ourselves and with each other. We value our diverse skills and talents, and know we are stronger together as one family.

 

These values are our corporate DNA, the foundation for how we relate to each other and to every individual and entity with whom we interact. These are the principles that every Halliburton employee is expected to use, live by, and demonstrate on a daily basis.

 

Own Your Career

 

Our people are essential to our ability to innovate, achieve, grow, and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. We invest in our employees through leadership and competency development, competitive compensation plans, health benefits, work-life programs, and reward and incentive plans.

 

Opportunities for career development – and the tools you need to take advantage of them – are abundant. Combine those opportunities with your drive and capabilities, and your career path can go in nearly any direction you choose.

 

 

 

Halliburton ranked in the Global Top 10 in the 2019 Rigzone Ideal Employer Rankings -  find out more here.