Lab Technician I

One of the largest oilfield services companies, Weatherford operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. With a product and service portfolio that spans the life cycle of a well- drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention- and a robust research and development effort , we are well positioned to meet the ever-evolving needs of the oil and gas industry.

Conduct, document and/or supervise chemical and physical laboratory tests as outlined by project lead or supervisor, and maintain lab equipment. Communicate test results and update database of test information.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
• Performs general laboratory duties such as house cleaning, and HSE compliance.
• Maintain equipment in good working order for accurate and safe use. This to include: Calibration of gages and repair of lab equipment.
• Set up and run tests as needed for specific applications.
• Monitor the status of lab chemical inventory and order necessary lab chemicals as required or instructed by supervisor.
• Communicate test results to chemist, or project leader.
• Support technology transfer and apply best practices.
• May be required to work on a 24 hours call basis.
• Perform duties according to the documented Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Place Instructions.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of testing equipment.
• Knowledge of testing procedures in at least one product line; fracturing fluids, underbalance drilling, or specialty chemicals.
• Ability to communicate test results (oral, written skills).
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of chemistry (8 hrs of chemistry college courses or equivalent work experience).

Calls will not be accepted for this position.

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