Technical Manager (Oilfield Geochemistry)

• Lead and oversee technical projects related to Geochemistry, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Digital Solutions, and Predictive Modelling, ensuring high-quality project execution and delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and customer support throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal stage to project completion.
• Act as the technical specialist for analytical services, including sampling, testing, data interpretation, reporting, troubleshooting, and client advisory services.
• Lead field operations, support laboratory activities, and collaborate with other business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop the technical capabilities of laboratory and field personnel through coaching, training, and competency development initiatives.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of laboratory and field data, reports, and technical deliverables.
• Manage laboratory and field equipment, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and recommendations for new equipment and resources.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical procedures, SOPs, and training materials to support operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with SGS policies, quality standards, HSE requirements, regulatory obligations, and applicable management systems.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field from a recognized university,
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in well site analysis, laboratory services, preferably with some supervisory or management experience.
•  Field experience in Oil, Gas Services especially in Reservoir/ Rocks Laboratory

Additional Requirements

• Good in people management and leadership skills
• Proficient in computer skill, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Team player
• Able to interact with all levels of management and clients
• Good communication, negotiation, reading, writing and interpersonal skills
• Acts quickly and decisively
• Troubleshooter and problem-solving skill
• Continuous Improvement focus
• Fluent English and local language
• Understanding of financial statements and commercial practices
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.

Leadership Competencies

• Fosters Innovation
• Thinks Strategically
• Influences Internally & Externally
• Develop Self and Others
• Builds High Performance Teams
• Embraces Change
• Leads in Uncertainty

Flexible and frequent traveling within short notice