About us
Sinomine Specialty Fluids is the world’s leading supplier of cesium formate fluids to the oil and gas industry. Since 1999, we have supplied many of the largest oil and gas companies with these remarkable fluids for their most challenging drilling, completion, intervention and workover operations.
We are headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland and operate globally, with sales offices and stock points strategically located around the world. Our highly committed team contains the world’s most experienced and skilled group of formate fluid experts. With over 400 successful formate applications behind us, we can ensure the best cesium formate fluid formulations are provided to our clients for well construction operations.
About the Opportunity
We currently have a requirement for a fixed term Laboratory Technician to cover maternity leave for 6 to 9 months. You will have a key role in performing duties in our laboratory in Aberdeen such as:
· Conducting testing on brines and drilling fluids according to approved standards and other methodology specific to formate fluids.
· Reporting of laboratory test results using standard laboratory reporting tools, procedures & methods.
· Laboratory maintenance, preparing solutions and media and ordering supplies.
· Assisting in matters pertaining to the standardisation of laboratory procedures, audits, quality assurance, calibrations, etc.
· Operating requisite specialised laboratory equipment and instruments, identify any issues in their performance and make recommendations.
· Supporting activities / workload requests from the Operations, R&D and Technical Services teams.
What qualities are required?
We are looking for a degree qualified in and/or an individual with a general understanding of drilling fluid chemistry. You will have the ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment used in drilling fluid chemistry and have a strong working knowledge of chemical safety requirement for laboratories, including proper storage and disposal of special waste materials. You will be enthusiastic and driven with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as well as strong computer and numerical skills. Must work to applicable SH&E standards.
Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would be educated in chemistry or another energy related discipline or qualified by experience.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Nikki Geary, HR Manager on nikki.geary@sinominecorp.com. Closing date is Monday 24th December 2024.