Creative Materials Co.

Chemical Engineer / Chemist, Drilling Fluids & Water-Based Coatings

Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted 3 days ago

Salary
AED 7k–11k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Energy & Sustainability
Work mode
On site

About the role

🧪 Job Vacancy | Ref. No. CHEM-1011-2026 Chemical Engineer / Chemist – Drilling Fluids & Water-Based Coatings 📍 Kuwait 🇰🇼 We’re growing our laboratory team in Kuwait and looking for a qualified Chemical Engineer or Chemist with hands-on experience in product development, laboratory testing, and quality control. What You’ll Do: 🔹 Conduct laboratory tests in accordance with API 13A and API RP 13B. 🔹 Formulate drilling fluids, mud additives, and water-based coatings. 🔹 Analyze rheology and viscosity, and perform quality control checks. 🔹 Review TDS and SDS and assess chemical compatibility. 🔹 Support product development and technical troubleshooting. What You Bring: ✅ BSc in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. ✅ 5–7 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience. ✅ Proven experience in Drilling Fluids / Mud Engineering and API standards. ✅ Strong knowledge of Rheology, Viscosity, Dispersants, and Chemical Additives. ✅ Valid transferable Kuwait residency (Article 18). ✅ Valid Kuwaiti driving license. Nice to Have: ➕ Experience in Paint & Coating Formulation, including Acrylic / Polymer Binders, Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂), and Calcium Carbonate. ➕ Good English communication skills. 📩 How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply directly through LinkedIn or send their updated CV to [email protected]. ♻️ Know someone who fits? Please share this opportunity. #Hiring #KuwaitJobs #ChemicalEngineer #Chemist #DrillingFluids #MudEngineering #Coatings #LaboratoryJobs #OilAndGas

Requirements

BSc in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. 5–7 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience. Proven experience in Drilling Fluids / Mud Engineering and API standards. Strong knowledge of Rheology, Viscosity, Dispersants, and Chemical Additives. Valid transferable Kuwait residency (Article 18). Valid Kuwaiti driving license.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory tests in accordance with API 13A and API RP 13B. Formulate drilling fluids, mud additives, and water-based coatings. Analyze rheology and viscosity, and perform quality control checks. Review TDS and SDS and assess chemical compatibility. Support product development and technical troubleshooting.

Skills

  • API 13A
  • API RP 13B
  • Drilling Fluids
  • Mud Engineering
  • Rheology
  • Viscosity
  • Dispersants
  • Chemical Additives
  • TDS
  • SDS
  • Water-based coatings
  • Quality control
  • Lab testing
  • Product development

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