Responsible for following aspects on Lab:
QA/QC of drilling fluid chemicals (barite, bentonite, bio-polymers, Starch, Etc.)
Able to mix mud systems (SOBM and WBM)
Able to mix and prepare solutions in different concentrations
Chemical and physical testing of Mud Systems (SOBM and WBM)
Well clean up additives testing
Corrosion coupons testing
Sag testing
Cuttings testing:
Hot Roll Dispersion Test
Cuttings Cleaning
Accretion Test
Cuttings Hardness Test
Cuttings Activity by hygrometer
Works independently in the laboratory at times, although mainly under general supervision and works within a team to complete projects.
Guide to laboratory personnel in compiling, analyzing and interpreting results for internal/external customers and communicates results to supervisor in detailed manner
Writes detailed Technical Service Reports of test findings and submit these reports to the Laboratory Manager.
Analysis of standard and complete drilling fluids on field samples, both water Base and Oil Base mud with different mud systems.
Tender formulations in order to measure mud properties in different conditions of temperature and pressure such as Viscosity, Mud Weight, pH, Yield Point, Electrical Stability, Fluid Loss, Filter Cake.
Chemical properties by testing and measuring the amount of Chloride, Ca++, Mg++, Total Hardness, Pf, Mf, Pm (alkalinity) and Lime content, MBT test and etc. and then report all data .
Responsible for the training to the Field Engineers /Technicians /or newly hired lab- Technicians on different tests and equipments.
In addition maintaining the ISO documentation and QMS implementation in laboratory
Preparation of the laboratory test reports, R&D Technical project reports.
Responsible for use of following equipments for the day-to-day operation and be responsible for calibration too:
High Temperature, High Pressure (HTHP) Viscometer Fann equipments
Malvern Mastersizer and LISST Particle size analyzers
OFITE and Fann Viscometers
Brookfield LVDV-II or LVDV-III
PPT, Permeability Plugging Test Producers
Lubricity Testers
Sticking test Meters
HTHP Filter Press (HTHP)
API Filter Press
Funnel Viscosity
Bulk Hardness Testers
Conductivity Meters
Centrifuges
Hygrometers
pH meters
Desired Candidate Profile
Experience :-
2-5 years of Experience.
Educational Qualifications :-
Bachelor’s Degree Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
Accountabilities and Performance Measures :-
QA/QC - Perform Quality and Comply laboratory operation for testing of New Chemicals, Pre-shipment Chemicals, & incoming Goods (GRN samples) according to the Quality Standard.
Technical Services - Formulate and analysis of formulation for various Tenders and win new clients and tenders.
R&D - R&D and New Product & Method development.
HSE & ISO - Maintain good HSE in laboratory. Create new MSDS, PB and Spec for newly developed products. Update MSDS records of all the existing products.
Competencies :-
Collaboration, Engaging Others, Delivering, Drive, Planning Ahead, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Effective Communication and drive to outperform, HSE, Work place safety, Accuracy and reliability on testing, Documentation / Formalities etc.