Oil & Gas Field Technician

Alliance•Arvada, CO

32d•$24

About The Position

The Field Analyst’s primary responsibility is to perform routine field sampling operations and sampling equipment maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning and repair of sample media, coordinating with field contacts, mobilizing to multiple sites, and collecting pressurized oil, gas, and water samples safely. The field analyst will be trained in HAZMAT packing and shipping and be able to correctly ship pressurized liquid and gas samples. The field analyst will also perform routine laboratory operations focusing on projects from arrival in the lab through reporting based on available instrumentation. This includes, but is not limited to, sample log-in, performing analysis, and scheduling instrument usage, troubleshooting issues, reviewing data, preparing reports, and performing follow-up investigations as needed. The Field Analyst will report to the Oil & Gas Operations Manager but will also regularly engage with the Assistant Oil & Gas Manager for specific project support. Field work for FA positions will be required on a specific project basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred
1-2 years laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with field contacts
Map sampling sites
Mobilize to sites at the time agreed upon
Collect requested samples according to recognized methods and SOPs
Provide a legible chain of custody and job notes
Log in samples upon return to lab
Trained in HAZMAT packing and shipping
Ship pressurized liquid and gas samples to appropriate laboratory
Initiate sample log-in
Prepare Samples for analysis
Set-up Instrument parameters, and perform analysis following written SOPS and/or GPA/ASTM Methodology
Make records of all process steps with notes to be included in reporting
Prepare Reports for internal use
Accurate recording of time for project billing purposes
Respond to requests from Laboratory Manager to perform additional / follow-up analysis or reporting
Clean and organize lab area
Scheduled and unscheduled instrument maintenance
Ensure proper cleanliness and operation of oil and gas trucks, tools, sampling media, and other equipment
Help maintain cleanliness of laboratory and office area, especially the sample media room
Log-in pressurized liquid, pressurized gas and ambient oil samples
Double check COC and sample tags for consistency
Run upstream samples (DHA, RVP, API, FLA, H2O) and midstream samples (Y-Grade, Round Robins)
Run QA checks (ProMax bubble point, control charts, mass balance)
Process reports and add them to directory folder

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
Referral Program
Per Diem & Paid Travel
Employee Discount