Geochemistry Laboratory Technician III

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™

Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. For more information, visit https://www.corelab.com

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.

Performs routine geochemical laboratory tasks under close supervision by senior geochemist staff to prepare samples, collect data, and report data from various instruments related to rock and gas geochemistry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Read and understand all analytical standards and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP, ISO and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.

- Act as senior source rock geochemistry laboratory personnel in setting up, adjusting, operating, and repairing laboratory equipment with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.

- Assist in collection and reporting of all analytical data following well-defined protocols established by the geochemistry laboratory. Laboratory technicians must be verified to be able to perform all tasks in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.

- Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual #5, Safety Manual #7, and the Core Laboratories Safety and Environmental Manual, and company policies.

- Attend training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical and gas analysis, including Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials disposal, and other safety and compliance training required by applicable regulations.

- Understand and be able to complete laboratory data sheets and make accurate entries into Petroleum Service’s laboratory computer programs (e.g EDGE, ResGeo live updates).

- Ability to provide quality control of geochemical datasets preferred.

- Basic understanding of combustion analyzers (Rock-Eval) and GC instruments preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

- High school diploma or equivalent is required.

- Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- Three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a geochemical laboratory preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company requires laboratory technicians to meet the following physical qualifications

- Pass the drug and alcohol test specified for safety-sensitive employees.

- Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- Laboratory personnel must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The Company provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials. Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment.

- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

- Smoking and consuming food or drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.