Chemist
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Occupation Type
Chemical scientists
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£39,900
(£20.46 per hour)
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Description
Job Description
About the Role
The Chemist will be a key member of the Engineering Team based in Flotta, working closely with our globally located Service Team. The role involves supporting and contributing to ongoing project work, including both desk-based technical studies and practical, hands-on activities. Although primarily based in Flotta, the position requires flexibility and a willingness to travel internationally to both onshore and offshore locations.
Based in Flotta, the primary responsibility will be to conduct and support laboratory analyses, studies, and experimental work. In addition, you will provide support to Test Hall projects, which may involve participating in the construction, installation, operation, testing, and decommissioning of process test equipment.
The role also includes international travel to carry out fluid characterisation studies. This work involves the application of standard analytical tools and techniques to assess and better understand client process equipment and operating conditions.
Success in this position will depend on strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be motivated to embrace new challenges, continuously develop your technical and interpersonal skills, and broaden your knowledge through exposure to a diverse range of projects and training opportunities.
Full training will be provided.
About The Company
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, production, and industrial markets.
What We Offer
About the Role
The Chemist will be a key member of the Engineering Team based in Flotta, working closely with our globally located Service Team. The role involves supporting and contributing to ongoing project work, including both desk-based technical studies and practical, hands-on activities. Although primarily based in Flotta, the position requires flexibility and a willingness to travel internationally to both onshore and offshore locations.
Based in Flotta, the primary responsibility will be to conduct and support laboratory analyses, studies, and experimental work. In addition, you will provide support to Test Hall projects, which may involve participating in the construction, installation, operation, testing, and decommissioning of process test equipment.
The role also includes international travel to carry out fluid characterisation studies. This work involves the application of standard analytical tools and techniques to assess and better understand client process equipment and operating conditions.
Success in this position will depend on strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You will be motivated to embrace new challenges, continuously develop your technical and interpersonal skills, and broaden your knowledge through exposure to a diverse range of projects and training opportunities.
Full training will be provided.
About The Company
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that support the global energy industry. We are known for innovation, quality, and reliability, supporting customers across drilling, completion, production, and industrial markets.
What We Offer
- Full training provided – structured onboarding and support to build capability in our methods, standards, and ways of working.
- Deliver laboratory, consultancy, and site-based services at Flotta and at client locations globally (onshore and offshore).
- Conduct laboratory analyses, experimental studies, and fluid characterisation work using established analytical techniques and methodologies.
- Support the development, validation, and continuous improvement of laboratory methods and technical processes.
- Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external clients, including contributing to proposals, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Assist in the planning and execution of offshore and onshore service activities in line with business objectives and agreed marketing plans.
- Carry out research and technical investigations to support company capability and project delivery.
- Maintain laboratory readiness by ensuring appropriate stock levels of equipment, materials, and consumables.
- Ensure all work is performed safely, professionally, and in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant HSE regulations.
- Support cross-functional teams and undertake additional duties as required to meet business needs, including international travel.
Qualifications & Skills
- Tertiary education in Chemistry or a chemistry-related discipline.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to documentation and data quality.
- Proven experience in a technical function in a related industry and/or with a related service provider.
- Knowledge of the Oil & Gas service sector.
- Technical experience within oil, water, waste, or alternative energy industries.
- Practical experience supporting experimental / test-rig / pilot or process test equipment work.
- Experience with fluid characterisation or similar analytical studies in an applied/industrial setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication (able to translate results into clear recommendations/insights).
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving; comfortable with new challenges.
- Strong organisation skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Reliability and ownership mindset, especially around safety and data integrity.
You’ll join a global organisation where quality and safety matter, working in a hands-on technical role with real project impact. This is an opportunity to deepen your chemistry expertise, broaden your experience through diverse project work (lab + Test Hall + field), and grow through structured training and exposure to an international team.
Join our Global Family
At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Finance & Protection
- Pension Plan
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Personal Accident Coverage
- Dental Insurance
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About The Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.