Oil & Gas Lab Technician: Hands-On Core Samples

ESP Enterprises, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician I to support oil and gas laboratory testing and core sample preparation. The role involves operating lab equipment, handling geological cores, and assisting field operations as needed.

No prior lab experience is required; candidates from manufacturing, construction, warehouse operations, or military backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time/temporary position based in Houston, with a 50-pound lifting requirement and occasional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding, hands-on work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout the workday.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Comfortable working in laboratory, warehouse, and industrial environments.
• Flexibility for occasional domestic travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory and sample preparation equipment, including band saws, drill presses, grinders, and other mechanical tools.
• Cut, prepare, label, measure, and package geological core samples.
• Assist with laboratory testing and sample processing.
• Record sample measurements, equipment readings, and testing information accurately.
• Handle, move, organize, and store core samples, containers, and laboratory materials.
• Assist technical personnel with equipment setup, testing, and cleanup.
• Maintain accurate sample identification, tracking, and documentation.
• Follow established safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Provide occasional support at domestic field locations or other laboratory facilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Data entry

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ESP Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician I to support oil and gas laboratory testing and core sample preparation. The role involves operating lab equipment, handling geological cores, and assisting field operations as needed.

No prior lab experience is required; candidates from manufacturing, construction, warehouse operations, or military backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time/temporary position based in Houston, with a 50-pound lifting requirement and occasional