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 laboratory testing, equipment operation, cement mixture preparation, calibration review, and cement-job design and modeling. The role also includes field and bulk-plant exposure and adherence to safety, chemical-handling, housekeeping, and HSE requirements. The position is physically onsite in Midland, Texas, and requires availability to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the summer from late May through early August. The employee may encounter moderate noise and extreme weather conditions. Duties regularly involve sitting, standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping or bending, and communicating; occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds is required.
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.
- Ability to perform the role's physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Learn and perform cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the 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 on 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 written policies and procedures safely and without deviation.
- Safely handle chemicals required for analyses and testing.
- Help maintain a safe laboratory environment by storing chemicals properly, keeping equipment clean and functioning, and performing daily housekeeping.
- Maintain HSE compliance by attending required training sessions and safety meetings and correctly using PPE.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
