Drilling Fluids Lab Technician

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

Overview

Responsible for Laboratory services to support both Drilling fluids and Solids control business units.

Responsible for Laboratory services to support both Drilling fluids and Solids control business units.

Responsibilities

• Runs consistent QC checks on drilling fluid on a weekly basis.
• Runs periodic QC checks on chemical inventory.
• Formulates and tests fluid changes in lab prior to rolling out into field.
• Keeps up with lab equipment and makes sure everything is in working order.
• Maintains inventory of lab equipment.
• Maintains inventory of DF testing chemicals.
• QA/QC of lab/field equipment and sends off for repair/replacement if necessary.
• QA/QC of both new and incumbent chemicals.
• Performs regularly scheduled Particle size Distribution analysis on field OBM.
• Keeps up with regular maintenance on PSD Analyzer.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and minimum 3yrs years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. An individual should also have general computer knowledge.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license, forklift certification, confined space entry training, drilling fluid technology training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.