What are the responsibilities and job description for the EOR Project Manager position at ZL Chemicals LTD?
Location - Houston, TX (with travel to suppliers and field locations)
About ZL Chemicals Ltd.
ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced chemical solutions for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and energy applications. We specialize in developing and manufacturing high-performance friction reducers and other specialty chemical products that improve operational efficiency and performance for our customers. Our team is continuously growing, and we are seeking a skilled Electrician to support operations at our U.S. facility.
Position Summary
The EOR Project Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of Incremental Oil Recovery projects, delivering chemical treatment programs safely, on time, and within budget. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, scaling operations from single wells to multi-well campaigns, and ensuring project success contributes to the company’s mid-term growth target. The EOR Project Manager acts as the primary owner of project outcomes while coordinating closely with technical, logistics, field, and commercial teams both within the company and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle from mobilization, execution, monitoring, and close-out
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
- Coordinate safe chemical supply, blending, transportation, pressure pumping, and flowback operations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during project execution
- Establish and maintain standardized weekly reporting (progress, risks, decisions needed, next steps)
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, safety, and financial risks
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Drive cross-functional coordination between field teams, logistics, technical specialists, and subcontractors
- Collect field data to support incremental oil recovery validation and continuous improvement
- Contribute to building project frameworks and SOPs to enable rapid scaling across US operations
- Support knowledge transfer and standardization for future projects
Qualifications
- 5 years of project management experience in oil & gas operations, with strong preference for EOR in unconventional wells, or production chemicals
- Proven track record managing field operations involving pressure pumping and flowback services
- Experience working with major oil and gas operators is highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects under uncertainty
- Strong understanding of project governance, RACI, procurement processes, and risk management
Key Competencies
- Rapid learning agility and strong problem-solving in dynamic field environments
- Drive to take on increasing responsibility and contribute to company growth
- Strong ownership of outcomes and resilience under pressure
- Influences stakeholders, builds effective relationships, and drives change across teams
Why Join ZL Chemicals Ltd.?
- Competitive hourly wage plus overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A dynamic, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug, and alcohol testing prior to employment
Apply Today
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply - don’t miss this opportunity to join a growing and innovative team!