Lab Technician II — Prototype Tool Testing & Lab Ops

Superior Energy Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Completions, a unit of Superior Energy Services, is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 for our Houston, TX office. The role focuses on assembling prototype completion tools, conducting high-pressure tests, and maintaining data acquisition records while collaborating with engineers.

Ideal candidates will have 3–8 years’ experience with downhole tools, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–8 years in testing prototype downhole completion tools or equivalent.
• High pressure pipe fitting experience helpful.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings and contribute to Job Safety Analysis.
• Assemble prototype equipment per engineers’ drawings.
• Conduct high pressure hydrostatic and nitrogen testing.
• Initiate and maintain Data Acquisition test information on the PC.
• Interface with Design Engineering and Supervisor Test Lab to plan and organize tests.
• Familiar with core product line and maintain a neat work area.
• Maintain maintenance schedules on cranes and other equipment.
• Occasionally work night shift.

Skills

Oil & gas

Completion services

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Project planning

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Data acquisition

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Superior Completions, a unit of Superior Energy Services, is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 for our Houston, TX office. The role focuses on assembling prototype completion tools, conducting high-pressure tests, and maintaining data acquisition records while collaborating with engineers.

Ideal candidates will have 3–8 years’ experience with downhole tools, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and a safety-focused mindset.