Manager Cementing Laboratory

Explore more jobs; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated placement support

Competitive day rates

Worldwide insurance and Medevac cover

24/7 specialist support

Advice on business topics

Access to Competency Scheme

Increased placement opportunities

Job summary

Visuna seeks an experienced Manager Cementing Laboratory to lead cementing laboratory operations for oil & gas projects, overseeing testing, slurry design, simulations, QA, troubleshooting, and team leadership.

The role requires 12–15 years of cementing lab experience in oil & gas, with strong background in cement slurry design and leadership, focusing on API and QHSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• 12–15 years of cementing laboratory experience in oil & gas.
• Strong expertise in cement slurry design and laboratory testing.
• Experience leading laboratory teams and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day cementing laboratory operations.
• Design and evaluate cement slurries for primary and remedial cementing.
• Conduct rheology, fluid loss, thickening time, and compressive strength tests.
• Provide technical support to engineering, operations, and clients.
• Troubleshoot cementing challenges and propose solutions.
• Maintain equipment, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Develop laboratory personnel and promote safety culture.
• Ensure API, QHSE compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lab management

Cement slurry design

Cementing testing

Leadership

API/QHSE compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Job simulation software

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Chemical)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager Cementing Laboratory to lead cementing laboratory operations and provide technical support for oil & gas cementing projects. The role is responsible for laboratory testing, cement slurry design, job simulations, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with API and QHSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cementing laboratory operations.
• Design and evaluate cement slurries for primary and remedial cementing.
• Conduct laboratory testing, including rheology, fluid loss, thickening time, and compressive strength.
• Provide technical support to engineering, operations, sales, and clients.
• Troubleshoot cementing challenges and recommend solutions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, SOPs, and quality documentation.
• Lead and develop laboratory personnel while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with API standards, QHSE policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline (Master s preferred).
• 12 15 years of cementing laboratory experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Strong expertise in cement slurry design, laboratory testing, and job simulation software.
• Previous leadership experience managing laboratory teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefit of Working with Visuna?

• A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare
• Some of the best day rates in the industry
• FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
• 24/7 access to our specialist support team
• Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
• FREE access to our Competency Scheme
• Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities