Offshore Lab Technician

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Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
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Company: Baker Hughes
Skills: Laboratory Ops / Tech
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana


Offshore Lab Technician

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team


Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving critical issues


Join our world-class Oilfield Services & Equipment Team

The combination of Oilfield Services and Oilfield Equipment enhances our opportunity to become the premier upstream partner for our customers. We share over 78% of the same customers and operate across a nearly identical geographic footprint. We will deepen and strengthen customer relationships by bringing together our products and services, offering more comprehensive solutions aligned to their evolving needs.

Partner with the best

The Field Offshore Lab Technician will contribute to the design and development of products and their interaction with the system. The role requires understanding of concepts, methods, and procedures.

Fuel your passion

As an Offshore Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Working independently and safely with minimum supervision in accordance with Baker Hughes established safety procedures and practices.
  • Maintaining good housekeeping at the work site.
  • Capable of generating relevant laboratory reports.
  • Be responsible for the proper use and care of tools and equipment and shall return all unused materials to stock.
  • Coordinate core sample analyses with external laboratories when necessary.
  • Coordinate the collection/sampling of field oil, gas and water samples, and having them packed properly for shipping to an external laboratory.
  • Be capable of meeting rigorous requirements for calibration, verification, and repeatability tests.
  • Identify problems and issues with sampling equipment and test results.
  • Working together with people from the business unit. Specifying activities, planning activities, and giving explanations on technical issues.
  • Communicating with direct team and supervisor.
  • Presenting to internal teams on metrics, project status and research.


To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Natural Sciences Degree
  • 6 months of working experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
  • Experience in performing oil analysis of hydrocarbons including, but not limited to, condensate, injection water, produced water, and gases.
  • Knowledgeable in industry-standard laboratory guidelines and procedures and familiarity with ISO 17025 lab management.


Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
  • This position is offshore based and will be on 21 day on / 21 days off - 12 hours / day schedule.


Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits


The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist I - UCAbout Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress
• Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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