Oil & Gas Field Technician

The Field Analyst’s primary responsibility is to perform routine field sampling operations and sampling equipment maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning and repair of sample media, coordinating with field contacts, mobilizing to multiple sites, and collecting pressurized oil, gas, and water samples safely. The field analyst will be trained in HAZMAT packing and shipping and be able to correctly ship pressurized liquid and gas samples.

The field analyst will also perform routine laboratory operations focusing on projects from arrival in the lab through reporting based on available instrumentation. This includes, but is not limited to, sample log-in, performing analysis, and scheduling instrument usage, troubleshooting issues, reviewing data, preparing reports, and performing follow-up investigations as needed. The Field Analyst will report to the Oil & Gas Operations Manager but will also regularly engage with the Assistant Oil & Gas Manager for specific project support.

Field work for FA positions will be required on a specific project basis.

Starting Rate - $24/hour

• Coordinate with field contacts
• Map sampling sites
• Mobilize to sites at the time agreed upon
• Collect requested samples according to recognized methods and SOPs
• Provide a legible chain of custody and job notes
• Log in samples upon return to lab
• Trained in HAZMAT packing and shipping
• Ship pressurized liquid and gas samples to appropriate laboratory

• Prepare Samples for analysis
• Set-up Instrument parameters, and perform analysis following written SOPS and/or GPA/ASTM Methodology
• Make records of all process steps with notes to be included in reporting
• Prepare Reports for internal use

• Accurate recording of time for project billing purposes
• Respond to requests from Laboratory Manager to perform additional / follow-up analysis or reporting

• Clean and organize lab area
• Scheduled and unscheduled instrument maintenance
• Ensure proper cleanliness and operation of oil and gas trucks, tools, sampling media, and other equipment
• Help maintain cleanliness of laboratory and office area, especially the sample media room

• Log-in pressurized liquid, pressurized gas and ambient oil samples
• Double check COC and sample tags for consistency
• Run upstream samples (DHA, RVP, API, FLA, H2O) and midstream samples (Y-Grade, Round Robins)
• Process reports and add them to directory folder

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred
• 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Plan with Competitive Match
• Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
• Employer-Sponsored Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, & Bonus Floating Holiday (if hired before July 1st)
• Profit Sharing or Individual Bonus Programs
• Referral Program
• Employee Discount Hub

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status, and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or state law.

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