Lab Technician

National Oilwell Varco; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV Fluid Technology in Conroe, TX is seeking a Fluid Lab Technician to support field operations and the R&D laboratory. You will be responsible for day-to-day receiving, testing, reporting, and handling of fluid projects.

You will perform lab testing, analyze results, maintain lab equipment, and ensure safety and sample integrity while supporting internal projects and development efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in drilling fluids analysis.
• Background in rig operations; field experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of API drilling standards is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab testing, analytical reporting and maintenance and handling of lab equipment.
• Support internal operations by answering questions related to projects.
• Organizing and storing samples in accordance with safety requirements to ensure personnel safety and sample integrity.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
• Assist the R&D Engineering group and Fluid Technology Manager with product and system development.
• Maintain compliance with API laboratory requirements.
• Maintain environmental compliance related to chemical handling and disposal.

Skills

Drilling fluids analysis

Rig operations experience

Job description

NOV Fluid Technology is searching for a Fluid Lab Technician to support field operations and the R&D laboratory located in Conroe, TX. The successful candidate will work with the Fluid Technology team and be responsible for the day to day receiving, testing, reporting, and handling of fluid projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform lab testing, analytical reporting and maintenance and handling of lab equipment.
• Support internal operations by answering questions related to projects.
• Organizing and storing samples in accordance with all safety and other requirements to ensure the safety of personnel and integrity of the sample.
• Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
• Assist the R&D Engineering group and the Fluid Technology Manager with product and system development.
• Maintain compliance with the latest API laboratory requirements.
• Maintain environmental compliance related to chemical handling and disposal.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide laboratory and technical assistance to NOV groups engaged in product and equipment development.
• Interface with customers regarding laboratory functions, capabilities, and test results.

JOB ANALYSIS

• Experience or education in drilling fluids analysis.
• Background in rig operations. Field experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of API RP 13B-1, 13B-2, 13C, and 13I is highly desirable but not required.