Graduate 2027: Production Chemistry Engineer

Work location

Stavanger, Norge

Deadline

23 August 2026

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Are you a curious, hands-on problem-solver eager to apply chemical science, data, and AI to optimize real-world offshore operations? Join our Graduate Program, shaping the future of energy as we become the first AI-native E&P company.

Need to have

  • M.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Materials, Petroleum Technology, or equivalent, with strong fundamental understanding in chemistry.

  • Solid academic record.

  • Genuine curiosity for real-world chemical and operational challenges, beyond theoretical knowledge.

  • Strong analytical skills to translate data and calculations into practical decisions.

  • Fluency in English (both written and spoken) and a valid EEA work permit.

Nice to have

  • Relevant experience from internships or summer jobs in oil & gas, chemicals, water treatment, or process industries.

  • Experience with lab-based theses related to scale, corrosion, flow assurance, or analytical chemistry.

  • Working knowledge of data analysis tools like Power BI; experience with Python/R or simulation tools (e.g., ScaleSim, OLGA/ScaleChem) is a plus.

  • A self-starter with a proactive mindset, taking ownership of deliverables and driving improvements.

  • Clear and concise communication skills to effectively engage with diverse teams (operations, vendors, engineers).

  • Comfortable with offshore environments and eager to gain hands-on operational experience.

About the job

This isn't just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to optimize critical offshore processes. As a Production Chemistry Engineer in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. Through rotations and a crucial offshore placement, you will develop the skills to manage chemical treatments, ensure asset integrity, and contribute to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement.

  • Performance ownership
    Own and optimize production chemistry performance for assets, setting treatment strategies and approving chemical selections.

  • Supplier governance
    Govern the performance of external chemical suppliers, holding them accountable in meetings and through KPI reporting.

  • Efficiency & Cost optimization
    Drive continuous optimization in treatment efficiency, chemical consumption, cost, and emissions.

  • Budget management
    Manage chemical budgets for assigned systems, including purchase order approvals and cost control.

  • Trial & Qualification management
    Define and approve field trials and chemical qualifications, evaluating lab tests and permit applications.

  • Compliance & HSE
    Ensure regulatory and emissions compliance, handling reporting and participating in HSE meetings.

  • Project & Asset support
    Support brownfield/greenfield projects and asset governance, providing critical production chemistry input.

Your journey in Production Chemistry

This program offers a unique blend of laboratory science, operational reality, and commercial management. You'll gain hands-on experience, progressing from foundational learning to full accountability for chemical performance and supplier governance.

  • Foundational immersion
    Kickstart your journey by shadowing an experienced Production Chemist, getting introduced to your assigned asset, key chemical systems, and core tools like LIMS and PIMS.

  • Building accountability
    By month 6, you'll be actively quality-assuring supplier performance for an asset, chairing weekly meetings, contributing to budget follow-up, and evaluating optimization proposals.

  • Driving impact & ownership
    By month 18, take full accountability for an asset's chemical performance, managing budgets, leading optimization initiatives, and representing the discipline in asset and HSE forums.

  • Lab to offshore link
    Experience the unique interface between laboratory science and live offshore operations, seeing the direct impact of your chemical decisions on real production.

  • Supplier governance & Commercial acumen
    Develop rare technical and commercial judgment by governing external chemical suppliers, managing real budgets, and making decisions affecting OPEX and production uptime.

  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
    Engage with diverse teams including operations, integrity, process, and laboratory personnel across multiple assets, providing critical production chemistry input.

What we offer

  • Professional development
    We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.

  • Competitive compensation
    We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.

  • Work-life balance
    We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.

  • Employee well-being
    We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.

  • Diverse & Inclusive environment
    We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.

  • Young professional network
    Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.

Our culture & vision

  • SAFER values
    Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.

  • AI-first mindset
    We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.

  • ONETEAM culture
    Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.

  • Safety priority
    We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

Location: Stavanger

Application process

Application deadline: 23.08.2026

If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript. 

Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.

Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com

About Aker BP

Our offering

As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.

Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.

We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.

Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.

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