Sales Engineer - Upstream

About the role

The Sales Engineer – Upstream will act as the technical bridge between specialized oilfield chemical manufacturers and upstream production and exploration companies. You will diagnose challenges in production and surface facilities and develop tailored chemical treatment programs to optimise performance.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the technical link between chemical manufacturers and upstream clients.
• Diagnose production and surface facility issues and design customised chemical treatment solutions.
• Recommend and optimise the use of specialised oilfield chemicals such as corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides and scale inhibitors.
• Supervise and support initial chemical injection trials to ensure effective treatment performance.
• Provide technical support to customers and build long‑term client relationships.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of experience in chemical engineering, chemistry or petroleum engineering.
• Strong knowledge of oilfield chemistry and chemical treatment applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in recommending and dosing oilfield chemicals.
• Field service experience is an advantage.
• Good command of English and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Oilfield chemistry
• Chemical treatment applications
• Dosing oilfield chemicals
• Field service experience
• Knowledge of corrosion inhibitors
• Knowledge of demulsifiers
• Knowledge of biocides
• Knowledge of scale inhibitors