Cement Engineer Intern

ProPetro; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPetro is seeking a Cement Engineer Intern to learn and perform cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the Midland laboratory. You will assist designing and modeling cement jobs, review calibrations, and observe field operations to monitor execution and success.

The role requires active enrollment in an engineering degree, availability for full-time summer work (40 hours/week), and the ability to work onsite in Midland, TX.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment 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 (late May through early August)
• Able to physically work onsite in Midland, TX
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while performing reports and presentations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
• Can maintain professionalism when representing the organization

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the cement laboratory.
• Learn to operate standard oilfield lab equipment (e.g., cement consistometers, water baths, rheometers, water analysis kit).
• Learn how to prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions following formulas or customer specifications.
• Learn how to review calibration on all designated instruments and adjust calibration when necessary.
• Learn how to design and model cement jobs, including slurry selection and optimization.
• Attend cement jobs in the field and monitor execution.
• Monitor bulk plant operations and develop understanding of loading techniques.
• Follow all policies and procedures safely without deviation and observe proper PPE usage.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Cement consistometers

Water baths

Rheometers

Water analysis kit

Job description

Summary

The Cement Engineer Intern develops and performs testing on fluids used in cement operations; makes recommendations to engineers based on test results; assists designing and modeling cement jobs; and attends jobs in the field to monitor execution and success.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform cement, water, and oilfield chemical tests in the organization's cement laboratory
• Learn to operate standard oilfield lab equipment (i.e. cement consistometers, water baths, rheometers, water analysis kit, etc.)
• Learn to prepare cement mixtures and chemical solutions following standardized formulas or customer specifications
• Learn how to review calibration on all designated instruments or equipment and adjust calibration when necessary
• Learn how to design and model cement jobs, including slurry selection and optimization
• Attend cement jobs in the field. Perform rig up and down and monitor job execution
• Monitor bulk plant operations and develop and understanding of proper loading techniques
• Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation
• Consistently observe safe handling of the chemicals required to perform analyses and testing
• Participate in maintaining a safe laboratory environment by ensuring all chemicals are stored properly, equipment is kept clean and functioning properly, and perform housekeeping daily
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) by attending all required training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize and understand proper application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active enrollment and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (late May through early August)
• Able to physically work onsite in Midland, TX
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines while performing reports and presentations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
• Can maintain professionalism when representing the organization

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the role's essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the role's essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the role's classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

ProPetro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.