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R&D Technician/Technologist

United States, Houston

Digital Technology & Research, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing

This position demands creativity and collaborative hands-on work to design, assemble, operate and optimize prototypes for oil and gas processing equipment. Role requires excellent mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, and a commitment to safety and quality initiatives. A strong background in practical mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is essential

Skills:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Operation and Maintenance:

+ Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, such as pumps, heaters, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.

+ Ensure safe operation of prototypes and pilot equipment.

+ Take ownership of testing campaigns, from planning through execution and analysis, to optimize prototype performance and assure data accuracy.

+ Troubleshoot problems occurring with pilots and prototypes and work with the ResearchEngineeringteam to address unexpected results

+ Technical Documentation and Communication, including test results.

+ Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Safety and Risk Management:

+ Evaluate projects for operational and safety risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

+ Advise management on performance risks.

+ Maintain good housekeeping practices and manage inventory of tools, equipment, and consumables.

Qualification & Experience:

+ **Degree:** Not required, but a Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline is a plus.

+ **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

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International Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

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Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day one.

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Learning Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

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Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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