Drilling Fluids Lab Technician - QA/QC Specialist

Petrochem Performance Chemicals; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support QA/QC for drilling fluids, perform mixings and run chemical and physical tests on SOBM and WBM systems. The role involves preparing test solutions, analyzing results, and drafting detailed reports for internal and external customers.

The candidate will work under supervision within a team, assist in ISO documentation, and contribute to R&D and process improvement in a UAE lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in drilling fluids or related fields.
• Experience with QA/QC procedures and ISO documentation is preferred.
• Ability to analyze test results and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC for drilling fluid chemicals and samples.
• Mix mud systems and prepare test solutions at different concentrations.
• Conduct chemical and physical testing on SOBM and WBM systems.
• Write detailed technical service reports and communicate results to the supervisor.
• Maintain ISO documentation and support QMS in the laboratory.

Skills

QA/QC

Lab testing

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Organic Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in General Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Malvern Mastersizer

LISST

OFITE viscometer

Fann viscometers

Brookfield viscometers

pH meters

Job description

Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support QA/QC for drilling fluids, perform mixings and run chemical and physical tests on SOBM and WBM systems. The role involves preparing test solutions, analyzing results, and drafting detailed reports for internal and external customers.

The candidate will work under supervision within a team, assist in ISO documentation, and contribute to R&D and process improvement in a UAE lab environment.