THIS JOB HAS PREFERENCE TO QUALIFIED LOCAL JOB SEEKERS WITHIN 60 MILES OF OUR
AXIS ALICE, TX FACILITY.
Under direct supervision the Cement Laboratory Technician is responsible for
helping design and delivering cementing solutions that meet the internal and
external customer requirements. Will use cementing knowledge and experience to
develop the cementing job design including preliminary job calculations, running
computer simulations, designing fluid systems, submitting lab test requests and
reviewing and approving test results, performing risk assessments, verifying the
design meets regulatory requirements, and providing cost estimates for the
planned operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, trains and become familiar with the chemical
hygiene plan and the current HSE laboratory safety standards.
Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations in performing assigned
duties.
Performs duties to conduct prototype or laboratory tests following prescribed
procedures.
Learns to build equipment and/or perform basic material or environmental
tests using basic techniques with electrical/electronic, chemical, and
mechanical equipment.
Learn to document test data for reporting purposes.
Maintains files and documentation related to test equipment and test results
of equipment.
Job tasks, correctly performed, have minimal impact upon the viability of the
organization.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High school diploma, 8 hours of college Chemistry or experience in O&G
cementing company laboratory
Basic O&G laboratory testing equipment (including maintenance of the
equipment) and testing protocol
Understanding of all well-cementing activities
Understanding of chemical additives to O&G industry
Understanding of the API Q1 standard
Capacity to work independently with mostly remote interaction with internal
and external stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
Basic math skills and problem solving and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors,
vendors and other employees.