Cement Laboratory Technician

ProPetro Services, Inc•Midland, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cement Laboratory Technician conducts cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the organization’s cement laboratory; prepares cement mixtures and chemical solutions following standard formulas or customer specifications; compiles and interprets data from tests, writes reports, and inputs data into databases; and maintains laboratory inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Current, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred
Must be able to learn analytical and scientific software
Must be able to learn and follow safe laboratory and chemical handling procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to effectively interact with customers and personnel at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, able to compile, interpret, and utilize relevant data to inform products and processes
Personable with good collaboration skills, able to effectively work with a team
Organized with good time management skills, able to prioritize workload
Strong mathematical skills
Proficient working in Microsoft 365 applications, specifically Excel, and able to quickly learn other work related software
Must be physically able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell when necessary
Able to safely perform required duties during a 12+ hour work shift that will include days or nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be physically able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Conduct cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the organization’s cement laboratory
Conduct experiments, tests, and analyses using laboratory methods(i.e., chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, and physical or chemical separation)
Operate standard oilfield lab equipment (i.e., cement consistometers, ovens, water baths, bench top rheometers (viscometers), water analysis kit, etc.)
Prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions following standardized formulas or customer specifications
Maintain quality standards by sampling or analyzing raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products
Collaborate with Cement Engineers to develop customer specified cement mixes, assist with experimental design, develop new processes, develop new chemical engineering techniques, and provide technical support
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and organizational standards by monitoring product quality
Compile and interpret data from test and analyses, write technical reports, and input data into proper databases
Maintain laboratory inventory and order replenishment supplies
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, perform housekeeping duties, and ensure instruments are properly sterilized prior to each new use
Maintain compliance with standard laboratory safety practices, chemical handling regulations, and assist in laboratory safety audits
Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Other duties as assigned