Cement Engineer Intern
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 with designing and modeling cement jobs, and attends field jobs to monitor execution and success. The intern learns to perform laboratory tests, operate standard oilfield laboratory equipment, prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions, review and adjust instrument calibration, and design and model cement jobs, including slurry selection and optimization. The role also involves attending cement jobs in the field, performing rig-up and rig-down, monitoring job execution and bulk plant operations, and learning proper loading techniques. The intern must follow written policies and procedures, handle chemicals safely, help maintain a safe and orderly laboratory, and comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements through training, safety meetings, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned. This is an onsite role in Midland, Texas. The position requires full-time availability (40 hours per week) during the summer, from late May through early August. Duties may involve moderate noise and exposure to extreme weather. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use and reach with hands and arms, stoop or bend, and talk or hear; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform major responsibilities.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in and pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer from late May through early August.
- Able to work physically onsite in Midland, Texas.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to meet deadlines while preparing reports and presentations.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, with strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Ability to 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 laboratory equipment, including cement consistometers, water baths, rheometers, and water analysis kits.
- Learn to prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions according to standardized formulas or customer specifications.
- Learn to review calibration of designated instruments and equipment and adjust calibration when necessary.
- Learn to design and model cement jobs, including slurry selection and optimization.
- Attend cement jobs in the field; perform rig-up and rig-down and monitor job execution.
- Monitor bulk plant operations and develop an understanding of proper loading techniques.
- Follow all written policies and procedures safely and without deviation.
- Handle chemicals safely when performing analyses and testing.
- Help maintain a safe laboratory by storing chemicals properly, keeping equipment clean and functional, and performing daily housekeeping.
- Maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance by attending required training and safety meetings and properly using personal protective equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
