Location: Chennai
Department: R&D - Laboratory / Drilling Fluids Testing
Experience: 7 - 16 Years
CTC Range: 8 - 15 LPA
Qualification: M.Sc. (Chemistry)/B.E. (Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering)
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory testing and evaluation of drilling fluids using standard testing procedures and instruments.
- Conduct hot rolling, rheological, filtration, electrical stability, mud density, and aging tests for drilling fluids.
- Operate laboratory equipment such as roller ovens, viscometers, mixers, filtration units, aging cells, and weighing balances.
- Record, analyze, and document test results accurately in laboratory reports.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration and safe operation.
- Follow laboratory safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate test activities independently, as the laboratory operates separately from the R&D facility.
- Provide technical support and share test data with internal teams when required.
Required Skills:
- Hands-on experience in drilling fluids testing (oil-based and water-based systems).
- Proficiency in laboratory instruments used for mud testing and analysis.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel as per job requirements.
