Oil & Gas Engineering Technician — Lab & Plant Ops

Actalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician for Oil & Gas in San Antonio, TX. This contract role supports engineers by running lab-scale experiments, building test equipment, collecting samples, and maintaining instrumentation. Training will be provided to operate SCADA software.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, proficiency with Excel, and readiness for shift work in a development-focused lab environment. Onsite work in Texas with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to read AutoCAD drawings is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with tubing and pipe-fittings.
• Understanding of basic fluid flow and gas flow and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute chemical and petroleum lab scale experiments.
• Build and modify test equipment as needed.
• Compile and report test data.
• Collaborate with engineers to generate mass balances and data compilations.
• Perform sample collection.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
• Assist in the safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment.
• Inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair.
• Monitor plant air and water emissions.
• Support plant operations using SCADA software, with training provided.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

AutoCAD reading

Excel

Tubing & pipe-fittings

Fluid & gas flow

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SCADA software

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Technician for Oil & Gas in San Antonio, TX. This contract role supports engineers by running lab-scale experiments, building test equipment, collecting samples, and maintaining instrumentation. Training will be provided to operate SCADA software.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, proficiency with Excel, and readiness for shift work in a development-focused lab environment. Onsite work in Texas with competitive hourly pay.