Laboratory Technician – (QA/QC for Drilling Fluids)

Location :- Abu Dhabi, UAEBrief about company :- Mazrui International (Diversified holding group with businesses across different industries such as Oil & Gas, Oilfield Engineering Services, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Distribution, Transportation, Logistics, Retail, Hospitality, Education etc.).This role is with Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) (Part of Mazrui International).PPC specializes in drilling fluids and associated equipment services. We increase customer asset value through the provision of cost effective, customized technical solutions in the drilling and completion fluids, solids control, filtration equipment, and waste management services. Our geographical territory covers the Middle East and Caspian with current operations in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen.Websites :- https://ppc.ae/ (Petrochem Performance Chemicals)https://www.mazruiinternational.ae/ (Main Holding Group)Job Objective :- Assists the Laboratory Manager/Supervisors in performing routine laboratory drilling fluids checks, including chemical, physical or electrical analysis running tests or troubleshooting processes or procedures in support of R&D, QA, Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical and Operations.Key Responsibilities/Duties :- 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 concentrationsChemical and physical testing of Mud Systems (SOBM and WBM)Well clean up additives testingCorrosion coupons testingSag testingCuttings testing:Hot Roll Dispersion TestCuttings CleaningAccretion TestCuttings Hardness TestCuttings Activity by hygrometerWorks 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 mannerWrites 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 laboratoryPreparation 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 equipmentsMalvern Mastersizer and LISST Particle size analyzersOFITE and Fann ViscometersBrookfield LVDV-II or LVDV-IIIPPT, Permeability Plugging Test ProducersLubricity TestersSticking test MetersHTHP Filter Press (HTHP)API Filter PressFunnel ViscosityBulk Hardness TestersConductivity MetersCentrifugesHygrometerspH metersExperience :- 1-3 years of Experience. Educational Qualifications :- Bachelor’s Degree Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalentAccountabilities 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.If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you, please apply to this job.