Well Construction Fluids Lab Technician
United States, Houston
Operations Support/Management
The Well Construction Fluids Laboratory Technician is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable technical support to key stakeholders. The Well Construction Fluids Laboratory Technician identifies opportunities to improve fluid design, new products, or improve quality of laboratory operations. This person performs quality assurance tests on company products, prepares laboratory reports for internal stakeholders, and provides advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design for well integrity. The Well Construction Fluids Laboratory Technician maintains contact with the operations management, sales, operating locations, product centers and the InTouch repository.
Additional Responsibilities
· Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
· Perform laboratory tests adhering to API, ASTM, or SLB recommended practices.
· Ensure that laboratory equipment is in clean, working condition and that waste is regularly disposed.
· Develop the competency level required to perform advanced additive selection to optimized and troubleshoot fluid’s technical performance.
· Evaluate and develop new chemistries or alternative suppliers of existing chemistries for use in well construction fluids.
· Collaborate or mentor peers to share knowledge or experience aimed at improving efficiency or quality of laboratory operations.
· Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
· Perform regular audits to ensure the laboratory operates according to required standards.
· Assist the sales, supply chain, operating locations, and operational teams with technical support as required.
· Perform risk analysis before each task or job to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns.
· Participate in Service Quality Meetings with internal stakeholders to improve performance using action plans.
· Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
· Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
· Maintain the required safety training.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience working in a laboratory setting with cementing fluids.
Candidates with a background in construction materials or oilfield fluids are welcome.
Experience in oilfield fluids product development is highly desirable.
Previous experience working with or for chemical suppliers is a plus.
Benefits
International Opportunities
Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.
Insurance
Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.
Learning Opportunities
Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.
Diverse and Inclusive
Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.
About Us
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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