Relative Permeability Technician

Relative Permeability Technician Houston, TX


Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Relative Permeability Technician to join our team in Houston, TX .


Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life


What are we looking for?


The Relative Permeability Technician will perform the routine duties necessary to ensure that laboratory services are of the highest quality, and to ensure that such services are provided in a timely, safe, legal, and ethical manner.


Salary & Benefits Information


Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.


In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.


What you'll do:


The Relative Permeability Technician performs laboratory experiments, including core flooding tests, to measure the flow characteristics of fluids through rock samples at high pressures and temperatures. The technician is responsible for setting up and operating specialized equipment, collecting precise data, and maintaining accurate records to support reservoir simulation studies.


Essential duties and responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests: Perform unsteady-state or steady-state core flooding experiments to determine the relative permeability of rock samples. This includes measuring fluid displacement and monitoring pressure drops.
• Equipment operation: Set up, operate, and calibrate complex laboratory equipment, such as core flooding apparatus, high-pressure pumps, pressure transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Sample preparation: Handle and prepare rock core samples, including saturation with specific fluids, to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the experiment.
• Data collection and analysis: Meticulously collect, record, and interpret experimental data. This involves using software to process data from sensors and calculating final relative permeability curves.
• Equipment maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot lab equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and reliably.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, conditions, and results. Compile data into comprehensive reports for review by engineers and management.
• Quality control: Ensure all work is performed according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and industry quality control standards to guarantee data accuracy and reproducibility.
• Safety compliance: Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols, particularly when handling hazardous materials and high-pressure equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma or GED is often the minimum requirement, though an associate degree in a related field (such as geology, chemistry, or instrumentation) is often preferred.
• Experience: Previous laboratory experience is typically required, with experience in a geological or petroleum testing lab being highly desirable.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and using data acquisition software is essential.
• Attention to detail: A high degree of precision and attention to detail is critical for collecting accurate data from experiments.
• Problem-solving: The ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve procedural issues is necessary.
• Physical requirements: The job may require standing for long periods, lifting equipment, and working with tools.
• Communication: Effective communication skills are needed to document procedures and report results to a team.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.


Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.


Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.


We Value Diversity


Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.


For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.


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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.