Cement Lab Tech 3 NEX

NexTier Completion Solutions; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier Completion Solutions is hiring for a Lab Technician role based in Texas. You will perform basic QC testing of well stimulation and cementing fluid systems, assist senior staff with additive design, and learn to operate and calibrate lab equipment in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities include pre-test preparation, ensuring clean and safe lab conditions, documenting lab data from field tests, and tracking monthly chemical inventory.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and strong communication (written and oral).
• Proficient computer skills (MS, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and general record keeping.
• Good organizational skills
• Motivated; a "self-starter"; able to work independently.
• Good multi-tasking skills and time management skills.
• Communicates clearly and concisely to send and receive information.
• Attends periodic safety and operations improvement meetings and location quality improvement meetings.
• Tracks and records monthly chemical inventory.
• Maintains daily log-in book.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic quality control testing of well stimulation and cementing fluid systems and additive to verify requested design.
• Assists the Lab Supervisor and/or Sr. Lab Technician in the additive selection and design of advanced stimulation and cementing fluids.
• Learns to prepare, operate, maintain and calibrate equipment in the laboratory in accordance to company standards.
• Assists in performing pre-test and pre-job tasks needed in preparation for providing analytical support to actual operations.
• Responsible for ensuring clean, orderly and safe working conditions in laboratory.
• Assists in preparing documentation and reporting of laboratory data related to field testing of new technology.
• Attends periodic safety and operations improvement meetings and location quality improvement meetings.
• Tracks and records monthly chemical inventory.
• Maintains daily log-in book.
• Work safely and comply with all company and government mandated safe work practices and environmental regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

MS Office suite

Organization

Multitasking

Clear communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

• Performs basic quality control testing of well stimulation and cementing fluid systems and additive to verify requested design.


• Assists the Lab Supervisor and/or Sr. Lab Technician in the additive selection and design of advanced stimulation and cementing fluids.


• Learns to prepare, operate, maintain and calibrate equipment in the laboratory in accordance to company standards.


• Assists in performing pre-test and pre-job tasks needed in preparation for providing analytical support to actual operations.


• Responsible for ensuring clean, orderly and safe working conditions in laboratory.


• Assists in preparing documentation and reporting of laboratory data related to field testing of new technology.


• Attends periodic safety and operations improvement meetings and location quality improvement meetings.


• Tracks and records monthly chemical inventory.


• Work safely and comply with all company and government mandated safe work practices and environmental regulations.

Job Description

Detailed Description

• Performs basic quality control testing of well stimulation and cementing fluid systems and additive to verify requested design.


• Assists the Lab Supervisor and/or Sr. Lab Technician in the additive selection and design of advanced stimulation and cementing fluids.


• Learns to prepare, operate, maintain and calibrate equipment in the laboratory in accordance to company standards.


• Assists in performing pre-test and pre-job tasks needed in preparation for providing analytical support to actual operations.


• Responsible for ensuring clean, orderly and safe working conditions in laboratory.


• Assists in preparing documentation and reporting of laboratory data related to field testing of new technology.


• Attends periodic safety and operations improvement meetings and location quality improvement meetings.


• Tracks and records monthly chemical inventory.


• Maintains daily log-in book.


• Work safely and comply with all company and government mandated safe work practices and environmental regulations.

Job Requirements

• Detail-oriented and strong communication (written and oral).


• Proficient computer skills (MS, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and general record keeping.


• Good organizational skills


• Motivated; a \"self-starter\"; able to work independently.


• Good multi-tasking skills and time management skills.


• Communicates clearly and concisely to send and receive information.


• Attends periodic safety and operations improvement meetings and location quality improvement meetings.


• Tracks and records monthly chemical inventory.


• Maintains daily log-in book.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 1 year of experience working with chemicals


• Proficient computer skills (MS, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and general record keeping.


• Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing employee to issue, receive and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• Ability to travel up to 25%

Working Conditions

Work is primarily in a climate-controlled area with a health hazard potential. May involve exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, and hazardous working conditions (e.g., proximity to moving mechanical parts, high heat, chemicals, and confined spaces).The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

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NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers' ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.

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