Vacancy Overview
Field Service Engineer – Houma, LA
Our client is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work within their facilities located in Houma, LA, for an initial one-year assignment, with extensions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Monitoring and servicing of the chemicals for the onshore well sites and offshore platforms; supervisor of warehousing; ordering and logistics of chemicals. Working with a third-party flow assurance team to ensure customers’ needs are met in a timely manner.
Detailed Responsibilities:
- Maintain safe work practices to create a safe work culture
- Guarantee daily technical analysis and identification of the key points of the application needs related to oilfield applications, in particular in the O&G production industry both onshore and offshore
- Guarantee the application of best practices in the application of field products, in particular in terms of "flow assurance" and "asset integrity"
- Support the product development and research teams for new products selection and optimization and provide adequate technical support to the customer
- Ensure the activities necessary for a timely response to the problems related to the application of field products.
- Uncover new opportunities for existing and potential customers
- Identify the best solution for an application or treatment and provide data and information to support product approvals at the customer level
- Plan and manage time and resources for effective coverage of territory, communications and other responsibilities
- Complete chemical service documents, call reports and other paperwork in a timely manner
- Train external customers on product applications
- Shares key learnings on new applications/treatments with the Upstream Chemicals team to foster replication
- Report on all new or unusual pertinent market conditions, competitive activities, and product performance information to Operations Manager
- Maintain chemical equipment surveillance for optimal usage and rates
- Maintain proper inventory supply and practices for guarantee of product to customer
- Continue to grow current business and assist in growing business outside of existing business
Skill Profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Science related field is preferred (Chemical Engineering, Geology, Biology, etc.) or a related discipline along with a minimum of 1-year technical sales experience in relation to upstream chemicals and chemical treatment processes for the upstream O&G industry
- Experience in technical support activities with customers
- In-depth knowledge of hydrocarbons extraction and production processes
- In-depth knowledge of problems related to the use of chemicals in the oilfield sector, in particular for the O&G production sector both onshore and offshore
- Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable individual
- Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Strong people skills and ability to work with cross-functional team
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and accommodate changing circumstances
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent multi-tasking abilities and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
Communication Areas:
- English - Italian is a plus
Geographical mobility:
- Availability for business trips abroad and frequent travel offshore.
- Available to live in the surrounding Houma, LA area.
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