Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct chemical and physical analyses of oil and gas samples to determine their properties, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as API and ASTM.
2. Create cement slurry designs tailored to specific oil-well conditions and parameters.
3. Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, including microscopes, centrifuges, viscosimeters, and spectrophotometers, to ensure accurate and reliable results.
4. Under supervision, develop competency in advanced additive selection and fluid design to provide technical support as required.
5. Perform quality assurance tests on company products and prepare detailed laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite.
6. Maintain and update the database of slurry tests and designs performed in the lab and utilized in the field.
7. Prepare technical reports/analysis for internal and external customers, outlining test results and recommendations.
8. Conduct regular audits to ensure laboratory operations adhere to required standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Ensure that laboratory equipment is clean, well-maintained, and in proper working condition, adhering to housekeeping and spare parts inventory management.
10. Dispose of laboratory waste regularly and in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
11. Perform risk analyses before each task to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns.
12. Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintain required safety training.
13. Maintain effective communication with Client Support Labs, operating locations, and product centers to facilitate seamless service delivery.
14. Assist Design/Technical Engineers and Product Champions with technical support as needed.
15. Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers, contributing to performance improvements through action plans.
16. Follow direction from Lab Manager in distributing laboratory workloads, including product testing and research activities, to support the operations.

1. Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
4. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads, and meet deadlines.
5. Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.