Technician lll, Reservoir Fluids - Intertek USA Inc
Houston, TX 77001
About the Job
Intertek is searching for a Technician III - Reservoir Fluids to join our Westportteam based from our Houston, Texas office. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your growing career with a global company!
About the Role:
The Reservoir Fluid Laboratory Technician III plays a pivotal role in the operational and analytical functions of our Reservoir Lab. This position is responsible for conducting routine experiments, providing crucial data to project managers, training new employees, and overseeing laboratory operations, including equipment calibration.
What You'll Do On the Job:
- Adhere strictly to safety protocols, including compliance with Intertek's QAQC/HSE guidelines, policy conduct, and the use of appropriate PPE in all operations
- Under the guidance of the Lab Manager, perform routine reservoir fluids laboratory tests including single stage flash tests, bubble point determinations, constant composition expansion tests, differential liberation tests, separator tests, and other PVT analyses
- Oversee laboratory supplies, assess research needs, and optimize supply management
- Communicate effectively with both Lab and Project Managers regarding test statuses
- Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure operational efficiency at minimal costs
- Assist the Lab Manager in developing and maintaining laboratory equipment and fostering collaboration across departments
- Train new employees on reservoir fluids test setups and methodologies
- Develop and implement engagement and development plans for team members
- Collaborate closely with the Project and Lab Manager teams to ensure seamless operation
Key Requirements:
- Outstanding personnel and operations management capabilities
- Strong scientific, technical, and mechanical skills
- Demonstrated decision-making ability
- Proficiency in identifying and applying best practices in reservoir fluids laboratory operations
- Skilled in managing and maintaining multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative problem-solving abilities
Qualifications:
- At least three years of proven experience in a reservoir laboratory or similar environment
- Operational knowledge and experience with field fluid sampling, maintenance of standard petroleum and geo-material testing equipment, including fluid pumps, thermal control systems, core testing apparatus, flow loops, and PVT equipment
- Familiarity with LabVIEW operations and the operation of pressure vessels and environmental chambers is highly regarded
Special Consideration Will Be Given To:
- Candidates with additional qualifications or experience in the operation, field fluid sampling, maintenance of standard petroleum and geo-material testing equipment, including fluid pumps, thermal control, core testing, flow loops, PVT equipment, and fluid flow loops
Why work at Intertek?
Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do .
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek , you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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CA-CLIntertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.