Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM Onsite
Under general direction from the Fluids Sustaining Team Leader, the Lab Chemist is to perform all types of laboratory-scale testing and investigations to develop and sustain Drilling and Completion Fluids (DCF) product lines. The Lab Chemist is part of a flexible and responsive team who meet urgent business and operation's needs, using innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage individual technical projects with little oversight.
Work in laboratory environment using benchtop scale equipment.
Design/Optimize/Mix Drilling and Completion fluid formulations on lab scale.
Conduct laboratory-scale testing, related to Drilling and Completion fluids. Laboratory testing using Temperature and Pressure.
Knowledge of API Recommended Practice for Drilling and Completion Fluids testing.
Prepare technical reports based on results of testing.
Review data, conduct data analysis, and draw meaningful summaries and conclusions from results. Statistical analysis experience is preferred.
Communicate effectively with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibrations.
Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations.
Share expertise via networking channels and expand the informal network throughout the organization: field, research, engineering, manufacturing, other domains and clients.
Work in collaboration with other departments/functions (Engineering, Technical Services, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, Operations) to develop cost-effective, reliable chemical products and solutions.
Health, Safety and Environmental
Review and comply with Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
Qualification / Education:
Required: Bachelor of Science / Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Equivalent
Preferred: Master of Science / Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Equivalent
Experience:
Required: Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Drilling and Completion Fluids; Lab and/or operations
Preferred:
5 years of experience in Drilling and Completion Fluids; Lab and/or operations
(Experience in drilling fluids lab-scale testing and/or operations experience is preferred over higher-level education)
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Active environment, lifting equipment, standing for a reasonable period of time, walking, conducting laboratory-scale testing.
Laboratory and Office environment. Temperature and pressure involved laboratory testing.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
