Drilling Fluids Lab Tech – QC & Formulation Specialist

Lewis Energy Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group seeks a Laboratory Technician to support drilling fluids and solids control operations. You will run QC checks, formulate and test fluid changes, and maintain lab equipment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and PSD analysis. Join a field-facing team focused on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a four-year college or university field plus 3+ years of related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly QC checks on drilling fluid.
• Conduct periodic QC checks on chemical inventory.
• Formulate and test fluid changes in lab prior to field rollout.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure it is in working order.
• Manage inventory of lab equipment and testing chemicals.
• Perform QA/QC on lab and field equipment and arrange repairs if needed.
• Conduct Particle Size Distribution analysis on field OBM.
• Maintain PSD Analyzer regularly.

Skills

QC checks

Lab testing

Fluid formulation

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PSD Analyzer

Job description

Lewis Energy Group seeks a Laboratory Technician to support drilling fluids and solids control operations. You will run QC checks, formulate and test fluid changes, and maintain lab equipment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and PSD analysis. Join a field-facing team focused on quality and reliability.