Sr. Laboratory Technician

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.

Summary

The Sr. Laboratory Technician position reports directly to the Country Manager. Responsible for assisting in coordination and scheduling of lab analyses. Responsible for performing laboratory testing as and when required. Responsible for quality control of laboratory data and generation of lab reports for issuance to clients. Responsible for ensuring that client deadlines are met.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Read and understand all analysis and safety standards in English, including ASTM, GPA, API, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.

- Must comply with safety responsibilities explained in the Safety Responsibility Policy (CA-ADMR-S24).

- Maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

- Maintain a safe, clean efficient workplace, and must ensure that all safety infractions are addressed in a timely manner.

- Maintain compliance with the Health, Safety, and Quality Management Systems requirements.

- Contribute to the effectiveness of the MS, including improvement of performance and reduction of nonconformities.

- Set up and operate various types of laboratory equipment to successfully complete assigned tasks.

- Maintain, calibrate and perform equipment repairs to ensure the equipment is functioning in the most efficient and accurate manner possible.

- Must ensure that an adequate stock of supplies is maintained.

- Must identify equipment and laboratory needs to promote the continuity of operations.

- Perform specialized tests and calculations on gas, oil, water and other samples to derive accurate data necessary to compile reports concerning sample analysis for distribution to company clients.

- Assist in training and development of lower-level technicians in the performance of advanced tests.

- Demonstrate the ability to efficiently interface and communicate with clients regarding the set-up of projects and the relevance, validity, and application of analytical testing performed and data generated.

- Provide technical expertise, training and support to other laboratory personnel, dictated by their analytical scope, as required.

- Review data and calculations to assure accurate analytical results. Enter data into Core Laboratories GCLIMS and ensure analytical requirements are met.

- Perform appropriate quality control and quality assurance requirements to ensure accurate analytical results.

- Perform other assigned duties to ensure that projects are completed on an accurate and time basis, including organizing the workload to accommodate for the completion of prioritized analysis, and relaying the status of such analyses to laboratory coordinators.

- Respond to on call situations after normal working hours, as required.

- Perform special projects as required or requested by superiors.

- When requested by superiors, coordinate the activities of a section or sections of the Fluids Laboratory to ensure that projects are completed on an accurate and timely basis.

- In this event, this senior position is responsible for the distribution and scheduling of laboratory work to provide the most effective and timely output of projects

- And, responsible for turnaround time in the laboratory to ensure client’s requirements are met or exceeded.

- As assigned by superiors, this role is responsible to ensure all clients are contacted prior to any work being commenced in the lab, if no prior client contact has been made to indicate analysis and timing.

- As assigned by superiors, this role is responsible along with the supervisor to contact all clients whose reports will not meet the arranged turnaround time and inform of new turnaround time.

- Responsible for administrative functions within the Fluids Group:

- Report preparation and set-up, data verification, service report, etc.

- Responsible to verify the accuracy of data and calculations to provide quality control of results.

- This role is authorized to send preliminary and final reports to client and testers.

- This role is authorized to ask other laboratory technicians to repeat test if results are questionable.

- It is required that the person in this role is knowledgeable in Core Laboratories QA/QC procedures, General Operating Procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures.

- As required, the person in this role needs to interact with clients to provide technical information or relate the status of projects. The intent is that no call goes unanswered.

- Must be skilled in Core Laboratories services and analysis and be familiar with their theory and application.

- Need to generate service reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A high school diploma or equivalent required

- Bachelor of Science degree preferred

- Five years of related experience and/or training 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

- Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

- Laboratory Technicians must meet the following physical qualifications.

- 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.

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.

- This position resides within a normal office working environment. International travel will be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in some work areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.