SUMMARY 

The Wellsite Technician I is responsible for performing both onshore and offshore duties, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and technical expertise. The role involves executing analytical services, regular interactions with clients, maintaining equipment, adhering to company procedures and contributing to continuous improvement in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Wellsite Technician I plays a crucial part in maintaining the high standards expected by the company and its clients. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be available for offshore assignments as required, ensuring flexibility and readiness to mobilise.

• Competently execute two of the analytical services carried out offshore, including but not limited to: PVT sampling, water analysis, oil analysis, gas analysis, compositional gas analysis (GC), core catching, scale inhibitor squeezes and laboratory technician duties.

• Deliver services at the well site with minimal supervision, strictly adhering to documented work instructions, ISO 9001:2015 standards and company QA/QC procedures.

• Conduct laboratory analyses on samples of oil, gas, water and rocks across PVT, Chemistry, Rocks or GC laboratories as required.

• Prepare, calibrate, maintain and pack equipment to ensure operational readiness for immediate deployment to offshore installations.

• Maintain a functional, safe and organised work environment, ensuring compliance with company safety regulations as well as identifying and reporting any unsafe practices.

• Accurately complete all required documentation, including worksheets, data forms, calibration, maintenance records, time sheets and service documents ensuring proper filing and distribution.

• Prepare comprehensive and timely reports for all assignments.

• Attend and actively participate in training seminars, safety meetings and departmental meetings to enhance technical knowledge and operational awareness.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and the achievement of ISO 9001:2015 objectives.

• Assist in training other personnel, sharing knowledge and fostering skill development as required.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of personnel movements and time sheets, ensuring proper compliance with documented instructions.

• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to operational excellence. The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the job.

• Demonstrate personal accountability for legal compliance and ethical behaviour at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant laboratory experience, including exposure to analytical testing and data processing.

• Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science subject, or relevant experience.

• Valid BOSIET and MIST offshore survival qualifications (desirable).

• Valid UK driving licence (desirable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Comprehensive understanding of documented procedures, work instructions and guidelines relevant to the role.

• Proficiency in identifying, reporting all non-conformances and issues to immediate supervisor.

• Proficiency is following ISO 9001:2015 standards and QA/QC procedures.

• Flexibility to adapt to offshore and onshore work environments.

• Ability to protect and respect the confidentiality of company and client information at all times.

• Ability to follow company safety policies by performing all duties safely, actively addressing all unsafe practices and reporting them immediately.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise: Applies knowledge of techniques, procedures, and equipment to deliver accurate and timely analytical results in line with quality and safety standards.

• Execution Excellence: Deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles, engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills and implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in following procedures and documenting results. Identifies anomalies and raises issues appropriately.

• Quality and Compliance: Understands and adheres to QA/QC protocols, regulatory requirements, and company standards. Supports a culture of quality through consistent and safe practices.

• Problem Solving: Identifies routine issues in testing or equipment and contributes to basic troubleshooting or corrective actions, escalating when necessary.

• Collaboration and Communication: Works effectively as part of a team, communicates clearly with colleagues, supervisors, clients and contributes to shared department goals.

• Time Management: Organizes work efficiently to meet deadlines, follows schedules, and adapts to changing priorities while maintaining quality output.

• Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness: Maintains a safe working environment by understanding and applying safety practices and procedures in all activities.

• Continuous Learning: Willing to learn and apply new methods, systems, or technologies to improve efficiency and personal development.

OTHER INFORMATION

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.

• The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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, offshore environment, workshop and warehouse.  International travel will be required for certain offshore projects.  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.