The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer (Oil, Water & Chemicals) to join our Iraq Business Unit.

Job Objectives:

Responsible for quality monitoring, inspection, analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement of crude oil, water, and production chemicals during oilfield production operations. This covers the entire process from incoming materials, storage, handling, dilution, injection, and field application to delivery. Through quality data analysis, abnormal-condition closed-loop management, standard compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, the role ensures stable production, qualified product delivery, process optimization, and HSE compliance.

Crude Oil & Water Quality Monitoring & Evaluation

• Perform routine and special quality inspections on crude oil and oilfield water (produced water, injection water, treated water, etc.).
• Track key quality parameters, assess product stability, compliance, and consistency with production requirements, delivery specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Implement corporate quality management systems, laboratory standards, and crude oil specification requirements.

Production Chemical Quality Inspection & Acceptance

• Perform quality inspection and verification for incoming production chemicals; review certificates, technical specifications, batch consistency, and packaging integrity.
• Conduct sampling, testing, and acceptance in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards to ensure only qualified chemicals are approved for field application.
• Monitor chemical quality throughout storage, handling, dilution, injection, and field application.
• Inspect storage conditions, shelf life, dosing practices, and chemical performance; timely identify quality deviations or application-related issues.

Full-Process Quality Control

• Ensure sampling, testing, storage, delivery, and field application processes are controlled to prevent non-conforming products or chemicals from entering the supply chain.
• Track crude oil, water, and chemical quality throughout the process, providing technical support for stable production, qualified delivery, and process optimization.
• Evaluate the impact of production chemicals and operating conditions on crude oil/water quality, and support verification of laboratory test results.

Quality Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, verify, and analyze crude oil, water, and chemical quality data; identify quality trends, batch consistency, and potential risks.
• Prepare quality reports and provide recommendations for production optimization, chemical treatment adjustment, chemical selection, procurement specifications, and application programs.
• Maintain inspection results, laboratory reports, and quality-related data to ensure reliable and traceable data.

Quality Abnormality Investigation & Closed-Loop Improvement

• Investigate crude oil, water, and chemical quality abnormalities found during inspections or field operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, laboratory staff, production teams, and chemical specialists to complete root-cause analysis, formulate corrective actions, and track and verify improvement effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain a closed-loop quality management mechanism

QA/QC System, Audit & Compliance

• Implement corporate QA/QC procedures, inspection standards, and operational practices.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of chemical, crude oil, and water quality standards.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews to ensure all quality activities are standardized, traceable, and compliant.
• Maintain strong HSE awareness and a continuous-improvement mindset

Desired Candidate Profile

Expected:

• Bachelor s degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field; Master s degree preferred. Solid academic background.
• 5+ years of oilfield work experience with a background in chemical management, production chemistry, or QA/QC.
• Solid knowledge of crude oil processing, water treatment, production stimulation, chemical selection and treatment, upstream laboratory analytical methods, and chemical management.
• Practical experience in chemical management with international oil companies (IOCs) or specialized chemical supply companies.
• HSE, process safety, operations, or related technical certifications as required by the company.
• Willing to spend 50% of working time on field assignments.