Drilling & Completion Fluids Lab Technician (QA/QC) – Erbil

About the role

The laboratory technician will join Petrochem Performance Chemicals' QA/QC team in Erbil, supporting the testing and evaluation of drilling and completion fluids. The role ensures accurate laboratory analysis, equipment calibration, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC testing of drilling fluid chemicals and completion fluid products.
• Conduct Water-Based Mud (WBM) and Oil-Based Mud (OBM) laboratory testing.
• Execute completion fluid compatibility studies and brine testing.
• Support product qualification, tender testing, and supplier evaluations.
• Calibrate, maintain, and verify laboratory equipment.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation, audit records, and on‑time reporting.
• Assist field operations and client technical audits.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or related applied sciences.
• Relevant laboratory experience with drilling and completion fluids.
• Fluent in English, Kurdish, and Arabic.
• Iraqi national residing in Erbil, able to travel to field sites as needed.

Required skills

• WBM and OBM testing.
• Rheology and filtration analysis.
• Completion brine testing.
• Operation of Fann and OFITE equipment.
• Corrosion and compatibility testing.
• Laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.