Senior Technician, Lab (FRAC)

Responsible for supervising the lab personnel and managing the operations technical support lab which performs testing and analysis of drilling and completion fluids and related functions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Job Specific Accountabilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel performing chemical and physical analysis and tests required to support global operations. Includes product formulations, pilot testing, trouble-shooting analysis.
• Assign and schedule lab testing and projects.
• Responsible for training lab personnel in the performance of their job duties, safe work habits, and repair of all test lab equipment.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets results.
• Investigates complaints on existing products.
• Evaluates, documents, and reports on product performance in test environment.
• Handles special projects, as assigned.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors of Science Degree

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Test Lab.
• Knowledge of drilling fluids and/or completion fluids design, application and performance.
• Experience leading/managing laboratory teams and projects required.
• Knowledge of function and operation of specialized drilling fluids testing equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.