Chemical Engineer / Chemist, Oil Refinery Laboratory Experience

Trindent Consulting

. Assist refinery clients in optimizing refining processes, systems and behaviours to reduce operational inefficiencies .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandMid-LevelSenior💰 €66,000 - €140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing refining processes and ensuring compliance with ASTM and ISO standards, with a strong background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Petroleum Engineering. Proven ability to manage multiple client projects while traveling extensively across Europe and North America.

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Oil Refinery Laboratory ExperienceConsulting Role InterestDegree In ChemistryDegree In Chemical EngineeringDegree In Petroleum Engineering

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Industry Keywords

Refining ProcessesOperational InefficienciesProduct Quality AssessmentASTM StandardsISO StandardsGasoline ComplianceDiesel ComplianceJet Fuel ComplianceLPG ComplianceClient Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist refinery clients in optimizing refining processes, systems and behaviours to reduce operational inefficiencies
Review samples to determine accurate assessment of product quality giveaway
Ensure compliance with ASTM / ISO standards on sampling and analysis
Confirm that product streams meet required specifications before shipment to client customers
Help ensure refined products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and LPG comply with local specifications while minimizing quality/value giveaway
Support client engagements across Europe and occasionally North America

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in an oil refinery laboratory
Interest in a consulting role, not a laboratory role, involving multiple client projects
Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering
Ability to travel regularly and work onsite at refinery and client locations throughout Europe and occasionally Canada and the US
Approximately 80% travel, typically Monday to Friday, according to project and client needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on complex, high-value refinery improvement projects within one or more of Trindent’s four core services
Structured opportunities to build subject-matter expertise
Exposure to diverse refinery clients, operating challenges and project teams