We are partnering with a fast-moving specialty chemicals supplier to hire an Application Engineer focused on production chemicals in the Permian Basin. This is a role working directly with field operations to apply, monitor, and optimize chemical programs that keep production stable and assets protected.

Defined

As an Application Engineer, you'll be the technical point-of-contact for production chemicals planning and running field trials, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues on location, and translating results into clear recommendations. You'll coordinate with clients, labs, suppliers, and internal operations and support site setup/yard activities as the region scales.

Why This Role is Essential

Reliable chemical programs drive uptime, protect equipment, and reduce operating costs. Your ability to diagnose problems in the field and tailor formulations to real-world conditions directly impacts well performance and customer trust.

Background

Great candidates for this role may come from:

Oil & gas production chemicals with hands-on field application experience

Prior work supporting Permian operations and customer-facing troubleshooting

Roles requiring close coordination with lab, suppliers, and operations

What You'll Do

Apply and optimize production-chemical programs (e.G., corrosion/scale inhibitors, emulsion breakers, flow-assurance solutions)

Plan and conduct field visits and trials;monitor KPIs and adjust treat rates/formulations

Troubleshoot production issues alongside client operations and recommend corrective actions

Document results, prepare technical reports, and present recommendations to stakeholders

Liaise with labs, suppliers, and internal ops;support site setup/yard operations as needed

Skills and Competencies

Required:

5 10 years of experience in oil & gas production chemicals (applications + field problem-solving)

Deep knowledge of production formulations and field diagnostics

Strong client-facing communication;able to translate technical findings into clear actions

Desired:

Experience tailoring programs for Permian Basin conditions

Proven effectiveness coordinating lab, supplier, and internal ops handoffs

Comfortable in a fast-moving, outcomes-focused environment

What's In It for You

First-year OTE target: $150, 000-$200, 000+, with uncapped performance-based incentives (actual earnings vary by experience and revenue ramp)

Family medical/dental/life benefits;mileage/travel covered

Hands-on role with visible impact on field performance, customer relationships, and regional growth