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NR Consulting · 5 hours ago

Trainee Laboratory Technician

Williston, ND

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

NR Consulting is seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The role involves performing quality assurance tests, preparing laboratory reports, and providing technical support during additive selection and fluid design.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time

Develop the competency level required to perform advanced additive selection and fluid design

Ensure that laboratory equipment is in clean, working condition and that waste is regularly disposed

Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers

Perform regular audits to ensure the laboratory operates according to required standards

Assist the Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions with technical support as required

Perform risk analysis before each task or job to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns

Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans

Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives

Wear PPE and observe HSE policies

Maintain the required safety training

Perform quality control testing on cement slurries, and additives to ensure they maintain specific properties for optimal downhole well integrity. Tests include viscosity, stability, filter press, thickening time, compressive strength, and water quality analysis

Ensure lab equipment is maintained, calibrated, and repaired as necessary. Safely using a variety of hand and power tools in doing so

Collect samples of chemical additives from the warehouse for pilot testing

Wear full PPE as required by the task (including but not limited to: coveralls, dust mask, safety goggles, chemical gloves, steel toes, hard hat)

Operate medium-duty machinery such as fork lifts, pallet jacks, or similar

Keep lab work-area clean and organized (sweep, mop, dusting, trash-out, etc.)

Help other departments with their workload should there be the need

Maintain current safety certifications as dictated by the job role. And submit risk identification reports to an online reporting tool

Follow all company policies and procedures regarding safety, health, ethics, I.T. security, and professionalism

Qualification

Quality control testingLaboratory equipment maintenanceMicrosoft OfficeTechnical presentationsSafety certificationsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Have a high school diploma or equivalent who are willing and eager to learn a specialized set of skills to become a technical expert in O&G cement fluid design, quality control, and lab operation

Are well-familiar with Microsoft operating systems and Office apps

Have a solid attention to detail, and unwavering ability to follow procedures

Are willing to work a 8 on / 4 rotating between day shift and night shift

Are flexible to infrequent schedule changes as dictated by the needs of the business

Able to pass company mandated pre-employment screening

Comfortable working either as part a team with other members in the staff, and can also adapt to working stand-alone

Available to occasionally travel for additional training classes, or to support another lab with fluctuating workloads