Chemist - Water & Soil

Water Chemist / Environmental Laboratory Specialist
Midland / Orla, TX Area | Full-Time | Oil & Gas Industry

A growing energy organization in West Texas is seeking a hands-on Water Chemist / Laboratory Specialist to support analytical testing, compliance initiatives, and water treatment optimization efforts within a dynamic industrial environment.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in oil & gas, environmental laboratories, produced water, or industrial water treatment who enjoys both laboratory analysis and field-related problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine and specialized testing on treated water, feed water, brine, and related samples
• Perform wet chemistry and analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation and field-testing equipment
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance sampling efforts
• Assist with troubleshooting scaling, corrosion, fouling, and treatment performance issues
• Analyze laboratory results and identify process improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, data logs, and reporting records
• Support laboratory organization, safety procedures, and equipment management
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to improve overall treatment performance

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience within oil & gas, environmental laboratory, or water treatment environments
• Strong understanding of water quality testing and analytical chemistry methods
• Experience with produced water, desalination, or industrial water systems highly preferred
• Comfortable working in a remote industrial setting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Experience:
• TCEQ, NPDES, or TPDES compliance exposure
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Supervisory or lead laboratory experience
• ICP, IC, TOC analyzers, or related instrumentation

This is a great opportunity to join a growing operation where you can make a direct impact on environmental performance, operational efficiency, and laboratory development initiatives.

To be considered, please apply directly with an updated resume.