Lab Technician

COMPANY PROFILE

Since Byron Jackson started a legacy in 1872, BJ Services has been known for superior and timely service. While many things have changed over the decades, clients valuing repeatable performance and highly dependable teams has not. BJ has a strategic focus on perfecting pressure pumping and cementation services within North America.

Proudly operating 2.1 million hydraulic horse-power and 240 cementers, BJ Services maintains a strategic footprint throughout North America to serve our customers in targeted basins. With reliability as a core value, driving our teams and operations, BJ Services is built by leaders with a passionate commitment to excellence ready to provide predictable, repeatable quality services.

POSITION: Lab Technician

Job Purpose: Conduct lab tests that involve mainly cement, water and oilfield chemicals by following standard lab testing procedures. Input lab data into the proper database file, make plots of data, record observations in lab notebook, capture and process pictures. Compile test and project results into client reports. Order lab supplies and maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness. Assist Supervisors & Team Lead on projects.

Duties relating to lab testing include mixing chemicals with water to make fluids, mixing fluids with rock samples, operate standard oilfield lab equipment such as a cement consistometers, ovens and water baths, bench toprheometers (viscometers), fluid flow apparatus, analytical testing kit, water analysis kit, etc.

POSITION LOCATION

Odessa, Texas

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out assigned tests with minimal supervision and properly document all results and/or observations. Follow predefined testing procedures and methods. Prioritize and complete tasks assigned to you by your supervisor. Follow company security policies, protect all test data and company property. Assist others with daily tasks, as well as, short and long-term projects. Maintain a concise and organized laboratory notebook. Log and take pictures of all solid and liquid field samples as they are received, ensuring each is properly labeled and stored. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized laboratory. Ensure all chemicals are properly stored, and maintain chemical inventory. Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation. Safely operate standard oilfield testing equipment. Process/input test data to the proper database, compose plots and graphs, and organize data for client reports. Capture images and/or video for reports. Calculate concentrations and mix test fluids. Prepare solid samples for analysis. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure extra PPE is readily available for guests. Maintain proper communication between supervisors and coworkers. Be willing to work past normal business hours and on weekends as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma OR Equivalent 2-3 years of Laboratory Experience involving the use of sensitive pieces of equipment PEC Safeland USA Certification Desired, but NOT required  

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Strong analytical skills Strong mathematical skills Proficient in all MS programs Excellent written and oral communication skills  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BJ Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BJ Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.