Job Description

Join a specialised laboratory team in Sugar Land supporting critical cementing operations for the energy sector. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise with high-pressure, high-temperature testing and analytical equipment directly impacts product quality, safety, and operational performance.

About the Role:

As a Lab Technician, you will perform and support laboratory testing related to cementing applications under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. You will ensure accurate sample preparation, reliable test execution, and proper equipment performance to deliver high-quality data to engineers and project teams. Your work will help validate formulations, troubleshoot field issues, and maintain compliance with internal standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used for high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) cement testing and related analyses.
• Collect, label, and manage cement and fluid samples, ensuring proper preparation, handling, and storage for testing.
• Perform HPHT cementing tests according to established methods, recording data and observations with high accuracy.
• Calibrate and verify analytical instruments to ensure reliable measurements across all laboratory activities.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment and instrumentation issues, coordinating repairs or service when needed.
• Execute test procedures, document results, and prepare technical summaries for review by engineers and supervisors.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and quality control procedures during all work.
• Support continuous improvement of lab workflows by identifying process issues and suggesting practical enhancements.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment in a technical or industrial lab environment.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on work in high-pressure/high-temperature (HTHP) cementing laboratories.
• Strong skills in sample collection, preparation, handling, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot analytical instruments.
• Proficiency in following detailed test procedures and accurately recording data in lab systems.
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety practices, including handling of chemicals and pressurised equipment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tests concurrently, and meet turnaround times.
• Effective communication skills for reporting test results and equipment status to technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with cement rheology, thickening time, and compressive strength testing under HPHT conditions.
• Familiarity with industry standards and methods related to cementing (e.g., API or similar).
• Background in oilfield services or energy sector laboratory operations.
• Basic data analysis skills using spreadsheets or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience supporting method development or optimisation in a cementing or materials lab.

Qualifications:

• 2-year Associate Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Laboratory Science, Engineering Technology) – required.
• Additional technical coursework or certifications in laboratory operations, instrumentation, or cementing technology – preferred.
• Documented training in HPHT laboratory safety and equipment operation – preferred.

If you bring hands-on HPHT cementing lab experience and want to contribute directly to high-impact testing work, please apply to be considered for this contract opportunity.