Senior Laboratory Technician - Drilling & Completion Fluids

Are you an application Engineer looking for a new challenge? Are you experienced in Drilling & Completion Fluids? Join our Well Construction team! The Fluids Laboratory Chemist/Chemical Engineering ensures Baker Hughes can deliver flawless execution through the involvement in pre-planning, job execution and post-job analysis. This position delivers Drilling and Completion Fluids Lab testing, Quality testing based on API standards and suppliers and baker Hughes standards, and Analytical work to support product and systems design, project troubleshooting and performance analysis As a Senior Laboratory Technician - Drilling & Completion Fluids, you will be responsible for: • Performing pilot testing on drilling and completion fluids on proposed mud program recipes and actual field mud and/or brine samples, when required. • Performing QA/QC on proposed materials as per API Specs 13A, API RP 13B, API RP 13J, API RP 13I, OCMA, ANSI and ISO 13500-2009 latest edition testing procedures or as materials manufacturer’s recommended QA/QC testing procedures and preparation of Certificate of Analysis (CoA). • Repairing, maintaining and calibrating onshore and rig site testing equipment. • Running permeability return and core flow tests to evaluate and select optimum mud cake breaker formulation. • Running PPA/PPT (permeability Plugging Apparatus/Test), laser PSD (Particle Size Distribution) analyser to evaluate and design RDF (Reservoir Drill-In fluids) and Low invasion Coring Fluids. • Monitoring and maintaining safe stock level of al lab consumables and spare parts for smooth operations. To be successful in this role you will: • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering • Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in drilling & completion fluids, working in a Mud Lab as a Chemist or Mud lab technician. Practical Mud Engineering experience is preferred. • Be fiscally fit to travel and work offshore when required. • Have thorough understanding of the Drilling and Completion Fluids product line and technical job planning requirements. • Have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Have the ability to work independently. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities • Comprehensive private medical care options • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs • Tailored financial programs • Additional elected or voluntary benefits The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Specialist - Laboratory Specialist About Us: We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Join Us: Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward. Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. R169212 Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum/Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of experience in drilling & completion fluids, working in a Mud Lab as a Chemist or Mud lab technician. Practical Mud Engineering experience is preferred. Be fiscally fit to travel and work offshore when required. Thorough understanding of the Drilling and Completion Fluids product line and technical job planning requirements. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently.

Performing pilot testing on drilling and completion fluids on proposed mud program recipes and actual field mud and/or brine samples. Performing QA/QC on proposed materials per API Specs 13A, API RP 13B, API RP 13J, API RP 13I, OCMA, ANSI and ISO 13500-2009 testing procedures or manufacturer QA/QC procedures and preparing Certificate of Analysis (CoA). Repairing, maintaining and calibrating onshore and rig site testing equipment. Running permeability return and core flow tests to evaluate and select optimum mud cake breaker formulation. Running PPA/PPT (permeability Plugging Apparatus/Test), laser PSD (Particle Size Distribution) analyser to evaluate and design RDF (Reservoir Drill-In fluids) and Low invasion Coring Fluids. Monitoring and maintaining safe stock level of lab consumables and spare parts for smooth operations.