Trainee Lab Technician

Rotation Details 12 hour shifts. 8 on / 4 off, swapping day-shift and night-shift until fully trained. May change to straight-days or nights in the future if staff level allows for it. Rotators would be assigned 15 on / 6 off schedule (day 1 and 15 travel days).We would prefer to hire locally. However we will consider rotator applicants. We'll provide temporary rotation while employee is on contract. But employee must relocate to Williston after rollover, which we will provide relo assistance. Per diem is provided while rotating. Must provide own commuter transportation while in Williston

We’re looking for individuals who:

- 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 schedule of 8 on / 4 off, 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."

Job Description

"As an Oilfield Cementing Lab Technician, your responsibilities will include:
- 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."

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $19.90 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Lab technician: 3 years (Preferred)
• Quality control: 3 years (Preferred)
• cementing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Concrete mixer/Pumping: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20