Technology Center Scientist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Weatherford, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
16 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support advanced rock characterization and core analysis activities within our Weatherford Laboratory. Duties include operating a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) system while also supporting broader conventional and unconventional core analysis workflows.
The ideal candidate will have strong laboratory experience mechanical aptitude analytical discipline and hands-on familiarity with geological sample handling and core analysis procedures. This position will work closely with geologists petrophysicists engineers alongside laboratory staff to generate high-quality analytical data supporting reservoir characterization completion optimization and field development programs across EOGs asset portfolio.
This is a technician-focused role requiring both instrument operation and practical laboratory execution in a fast-paced applied research and operations environment.
Primary Responsibilities
SEM & Imaging Operations
- Operate and maintain Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) systems.
- Acquire high-quality secondary electron (SE) and backscatter electron (BSE) images of geological materials including elemental analysis and mineral identification using EDS workflows.
- Assist with development and optimization of SEM imaging procedures for unconventional reservoir characterization.
- Prepare geological samples including core plugs slabbed core cuttings polished mounts and Ion-milled samples including conductive coating and maintaining sample prep equipment
- Organize and archive analytical images and laboratory data.
Core Analysis Support
- Support routine and specialized core analysis workflows on conventional and unconventional reservoir samples.
- Assist with laboratory testing including porosity and permeability measurements fluid saturation analysis extractions & drying rock sample preparation Special Core Analysis Testing
- Maintain accurate sample tracking chain-of-custody and QA/QC documentation.
Laboratory Operations
- Coordinate analytical priorities and sample workflows with technical staff and project teams.
- Assist in generating presentation-quality figures photomicrographs and laboratory summaries.
- Support continuous improvement of laboratory workflows efficiency and analytical consistency.
- Work effectively across multiple simultaneous projects and shifting operational priorities.
Desired Attributes
- Strong hands-on laboratory mindset. Willing / able to be on your feet most of the day.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Self-motivated with strong initiative.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new analytical technologies.
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
- Capable of balancing analytical precision with operational efficiency.
Work Environment
- Laboratory-based position requiring standing lifting and handling of rock samples and laboratory equipment.
- Frequent microscope and computer workstation use.
- Occasional movement of core boxes and analytical equipment.
- Laboratory safety compliance required at all times.
Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred in:
- Geology Petroleum Technology Materials Science Chemistry Engineering Technology or related technical field
- Minimum 5-10 years of laboratory experience in one or more of the following: Core analysis Geological laboratory operations SEM or microscopy Petrophysical laboratory testing
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Experience handling and preparing geological core or rock samples.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to safely operate laboratory equipment and follow established procedures.
- Proficiency with standard computer software and digital data management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience operating SEM/EDS instrumentation.
- Experience in oil and gas core analysis laboratories.
- Familiarity with unconventional shale reservoir characterization.
- Knowledge of pore system analysis mineralogy organic matter imaging or microfracture characterization.
- Experience with laboratory QA/QC systems and analytical documentation.
- Experience with image analysis or geological imaging software.
- Familiarity with core handling procedures.
- Understanding of routine core analysis (RCAL) and/or special core analysis (SCAL) methodologies.
Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.
EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.
Required Experience:
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About Company
EOG Resources hogs a resource -- natural gas. The independent oil and gas company is engaged in exploring for natural gas (and crude oil) and developing, producing, and marketing those resources. In 2010 EOG, an independent offspring of the once powerful Enron, reported estimated prov ... View more
