Cement Engineer Intern

ProPetro Services, Inc • Midland, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cement Engineer Intern develops and performs testing on fluids used in cement operations; makes recommendations to engineers based on test results; assists designing and modeling cement jobs; and attends jobs in the field to monitor execution and success.

Requirements

• Active enrollment and pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (late May through early August)
• Able to physically work onsite in Midland, TX
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines while performing reports and presentations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
• Can maintain professionalism when representing the organization

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the organization’s cement laboratory
• Learn to operate standard oilfield lab equipment (i.e. cement consistometers, water baths, rheometers, water analysis kit, etc.)
• Learn to prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions following standardized formulas or customer specifications
• Learn how to design and model cement jobs, including slurry selection and optimization
• Attend cement jobs in the field. Perform rig up and down and monitor job execution
• Monitor bulk plant operations and develop and understanding of proper loading techniques
• Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation
• Consistently observe safe handling of the chemicals required to perform analyses and testing
• Participate in maintaining a safe laboratory environment by ensuring all chemicals are stored properly, equipment is kept clean and functioning properly, and perform housekeeping daily
• Develop a business improvement project during the internship and present findings to the Management Team.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) by attending all required training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize and understand proper application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern