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On behalf of one of our clients we are looking to find : Research Lab Technologist Drilling and Completion Fluids
Position Description:
Candidate technologists will provide a complete spectrum of laboratory technical support for oil field Operations. They will collect chemicals and additives samples from different Saudi Aramco vendor’s facilities, operations’ rig sites, mud plants, and carry out testing, measuring, recording and analyzing results as part of a scientific team.Candidates will provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.They will also assist with research and development evaluation tests for new systems and new additives. Candidate will apply the most up-to-date International Standards ISO/API /ASTM procedures for lab and field testing equipment to perform variety of moderate and complex lab analyses.
This position requires competency in applying the fundamental principles of science and engineering such as, chemistry, physics, geology, petroleum and/or chemical engineering. You should be able to carry out chemical and physicals analysis of materials and have experience in operating analytical equipment.
Expected duties:
The candidate should be able to perform various lab task including but not limited to:
1. Perform laboratory and related field experiments on water, oil and gas samples.
2. Perform analysis or other technical evaluations to test the chemical and physical properties of gas, liquid and solids
3. Develop new methods as required to improve existing standard methods for greater accuracy
4. Ability to safely operate analytical and testing complex lab equipment for oilfield chemicals
5. Perform international tests such as API and ATSM
6. Impalement laboratory certification requirements such as ISO 17025
7. Follow lab safety program and develop Standard operating Procedures
8. Generate laboratory data and interpret the results
9. Collect chemical samples and apply safe storing procedures
Drilling fluids testing includes:
• Rheology
• Fluid-Loss Characteristics
• Filtrate Ion Analysis
• Solids Analysis
• API Specification Tests
• Drilling Mud ContaminationTests
• High-Pressure, High-Temperature Viscosity
• Dynamic Fluid-Loss Analysis
• Lubricity Coefficient of Friction Measurements
• Shale-Fluid Interaction Analysis
• Using, cleaning and maintaining testing equipment.
• Handling and storing chemicals and other materials.
Selection Criteria:
• College Degree (B.S. or higher) from a recognized institution, in Science/Engineering (Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or Geology)
• Technical experience will be evident through publications and industry experience history
• More than 5 years of industry experience in the area of drilling fluids.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to contribute in a team environment and independently.
• Excellent command of English language, both oral and written.
• Should be willing to drive to any of Saudi Aramco facilities and work at rigs, well sites or inside plants for extended number of days or weeks as needed.
• Has basic information about computer programs such as Excel and Word.
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