R&D Technician/Technologist at SLB

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Systems, Laboratory Equipment, Industrial Scale Process Equipment, Oil Production Processes, Gas Production Processes, Instrumentation, Control Systems, PLC Programming, Process Sensors, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, AutoCad, Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, Mechanical Assembly

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

The candidate should have demonstrable working knowledge, experience, and proficiency with many of the skills below: Experience operating, and maintaining complex mechanical systems, laboratory equipment, industrial scale process equipment, or small-scale pilots. Understanding basic Oil, Water, and Gas production processes and operations. Instrumentation and control systems, PLCs, and PLC programming are desirable. Process Sensors. (Temperature, Pressure, Level, Flow, pH) Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment Industrial process equipment, valves, pressure vessels, and pressure piping. Interpreting process, electrical, and instrument diagrams. Proven mechanical assembly is essential. Proficiency with AutoCad, Visio, MS Word and Excel are desirable. Degree: Not required, but a Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline is a plus. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Design and Development: Complete the design and assembly of pilot systems and prototypes, translating conceptual ideas into functional equipment for testing and research. Assist with realistic project schedules and budgets. Assist project manager for design, construction, and installation phases of pilot or prototype development. Size, select, and purchase equipment, and materials for pilots and prototypes. Coordination with 3rd party vendors and subcontractors. Interpret process, electrical, and instrument diagrams. Develop and document operational procedures to guide research engineers in utilizing testing equipment. Assist client or internal operations teams in the field occasionally. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, such as pumps, heaters, industrial instrumentation, and control systems. Ensure safe operation of prototypes and pilot equipment. Troubleshoot problems occurring with pilots and prototypes and work with the Research Engineering team to address unexpected results Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs). Evaluate projects for operational and safety risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Advise management on performance risks.

Responsibilities

The R&D Technician/Technologist will design and assemble pilot systems and prototypes, translating conceptual ideas into functional equipment for testing and research. They will also assist with project schedules, budgets, and ensure the safe operation of prototypes and pilot equipment.