Metallurgical Lab Technician

Company Description
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.
When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.
Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Weatherford is hiring a Metallurgical Laboratory Technician for our Spencer Road facility in Houston Texas. The Metallurgical Laboratory Technician will be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression.
JOB PURPOSE
Conduct laboratory tests and/or prepare failure samples to assist Metallurgist in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, failure analysis, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of metallurgy and related sciences.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Occupation Specific Tasks:

• Conduct laboratory tests and/or sample preparation such as cutting, mounting, polishing, grinding, etching, hardness measurement, microscopic evaluation to assist materials personnel in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of various materials.
• Compile, organize, file, and relay results of tests and analyses.
• Conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials and products.
• Maintain and clean laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Order and inventory materials in order to maintain supplies.
• Document testing results and prepare testing reports.
• Provide support and assistance to Engineers on general testing processes.

Detailed Work Activities:

• adhere to safety procedures
• analyze experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
• collect scientific or technical data
• conduct analyses or tests of metallic compounds
• conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• develop or maintain databases
• examine material specimens under microscope
• inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
• maintain laboratory equipment
• maintain records, reports, or files
• operate specialized equipment in laboratory
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• prepare sample for laboratory testing
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• set up or calibrate laboratory equipment
• sterilize or clean laboratory equipment
• understand properties of materials
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use laboratory equipment
• use microscope
• use spreadsheet software
• Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
• Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
• Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Computer- Knowledge of basic computer skills within the Microsoft office programs
• Metallurgical - Sample preparation, general testing (hardness, tensile, etc), understanding of general material properties (tensile, yield, hardness, etc)

PREFERRED

• Metallurgy - Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of materials and transformations that they undergo.
• Technical writing - Ability to convey analytical results through written communication in an effective manner.
• Microstructural analysis - Ability to use optical equipment for microscopic analysis.
• Knowledge of chemicals - Knowledge of general Metallurgical chemicals and preparation of etchant.

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