Senior Laboratory Technician

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Wells Group

Job Description:

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

About Wells Solution Fluids Laboratory: The team provides technical services to support drilling and completion operations globally and works closely with the Oil and Gas Technology team to evaluate new products and tools to improve efficiency.

About the role:

The Senior Lab Technician provides technical oversight and implements advanced testing programs under the guidance of the Lab Manager, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards. The role holder operates a range of high-pressure high-temperature equipment, rheometers, core flood equipment and performs analytical testing.

You will work in alignment with the bp Code, bp values, and the Well Solutions Guiding Principles, with a strong focus on risk management. You will act as a visible safety role model, promoting a strong speak‑up culture, and drive continuous improvement in laboratory HSSE standards and risk mitigation practices.

Job purpose and objectives:

The position brings sound technical and industry knowledge on fluid and formation damage testing. The role will also collaborate closely with internal teams and global collaborators, and will report to the Fluids Lab Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior lab technicians, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and skill development.

  
  

• Lead and implement advanced laboratory testing programs, including high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) evaluations, rheology profiling, and formation damage assessments.

  
  

• Author and present detailed technical reports and data summaries to regional collaborators and project teams.

  
  

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, results, and equipment performance logs.

  
  

• Work closely with other sub-disciplines (Fluids, Cementing & Technology) in terms of providing laboratory and technical support.

  
  

• Support Fluids Lab Manager with maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and certain repairs required for accurate and reliable operation of equipment.

  
  

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or an equivalent qualification with five or more years of relevant experience.

  
  

• Industry‑specific knowledge (desirable).

  
  

• Strong project management and organisational skills.

  
  

• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and projects concurrently.

  
  

• Self‑motivated and proactive, with a strong can‑do attitude.

  
  

• Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team player, with strong networking skills.

  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective across all organisational levels.

  
  

• High attention to detail, with focus on quality and safety.

  
  

Other

• Travel – up to 10%.

  
  

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Drilling Fluids, Drilling Fluids Engineering, Fluid Analysis, Formation Damage, Fuel Testing, High Pressure Testing, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Setup, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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