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NOV ยท 1 day ago

Materials Lab Technician

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

NOV is a company that specializes in materials and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Materials Lab Technician to perform routine chemical and biological analyses, prepare reports, and assist with sample preparation while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.

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Responsibilities

Perform routine quantitative and qualitative chemical or biological analysis to verify process conditions and compile research data
Record results, preform calculations, and prepare simple technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
Preform sample preparation to include sectioning, mounting, and polishing
Assist with sectioning using bandsaw, surface grinder, Electronic Discharge Machine
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
Fabricate prototype and initial production
Preform test and record results as directed
Observes safety regulations, wears required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to Management
Work within established company guidelines
Adheres to all HSE requirements

Qualification

Chemical analysisBiological analysisTechnical reportingSafety regulationsSample preparation

Required

Perform routine quantitative and qualitative chemical or biological analysis to verify process conditions and compile research data
Record results, perform calculations, and prepare simple technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
Perform sample preparation to include sectioning, mounting, and polishing
Assist with sectioning using bandsaw, surface grinder, Electronic Discharge Machine
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
Fabricate prototype and initial production
Perform test and record results as directed
High School Diploma or equivalent
8 plus years in related field
Primary location in Air Center
Reports to materials laboratory manager
Observes safety regulations, wears required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to Management
Work within established company guidelines
Adheres to all HSE requirements

Company

NOV

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NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
dateFounded in 1862
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.nov.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (22)
2022 (34)
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2020 (32)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mark Mitchell
SR Vice President Managed Pressure Drilling
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