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XRD Expert / Lab Supervisor
Location: Houston - United States
The XRD Expert / Lab Supervisor is responsible for managing project logistics, preparing and analyzing XRD and FTIR analyses, reporting results and interpretations to clients in both digital media and client data review presentations. Additional scope of work may include reporting financial projections to management, managing supplies and equipment needed to maintain lab operations, training and mentoring XRD technicians and cross training employees who are participating in fix-step training
Duties:
Efficient, accurate, and reproducible preparation of XRD and FTIR samples.
Expert in analyzing and interpreting XRD and FTIR data.
Strong knowledge of geologic principles and how they relate to XRD analysis.
Efficiently load, edit, and transfer data and files using approved Schlumberger secure methods.
Maintain close relationships with other Schlumberger business segments.
Identify additional business opportunities by seeking ways for continuous improvement and innovation.
Complete the “end of job” accounting for a job and review with management.
Participate in the structured technical training program (Fix-step Training).
Participate in the organizations service quality meetings, forums and conferences.
Comply with the applicable company policies including personnel, Business Systems, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Standards and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelors or Masters of Science in Geology
Minimum 5 years XRD experience
Abundant experience with XRD and how it relates to geologic principles
Knowledge of Jade software
Problem Solving:
Can handle multiple projects of medium complexity
Strong skills in techniques, tools, processes and practices within area of expertise
Decisions will impact upon schedules and on individual operations
Identifies problems and/or obstacles
Shows ability to utilize other resources when necessary
Applies broad knowledge and experience
Remains effective at problem solving even under pressure
Leadership:
Can lead a team of technicians
Basic Project Management skills
Basic Mentoring skills, provides assistance to less experienced employees
Understands and shares XRD knowledge with employees in team
Communication:
Good oral and written communication skills: Interacts with peer groups, subordinates and management within area of advising on their area of responsibility
Practices active listening and uses a variety of questioning techniques
Conveys information fluently, interpreting and clarifying details and explaining rationale
Customer oriented, actively communicates with internal and/or external customers to ensure service level meets with expectations and handles customer dissatisfaction professionally and takes ownership for customer needs
Cross Discipline:
Shows active interest in business world
Able to plan ahead and provide reliable financial forecasts on expected monthly project activity
Managing the Assigned Task:
Has functional and technical skills required to do the job
Capable of actively participating in the setting of own objectives and identifies key requirements
Capable to balance priorities
Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship
Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
Schlumberger is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor—priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
This posting provides an opportunity for those with significant relevant experience in a specialist area to submit their profile for consideration and does not correlate with a specific vacancy. Submitting your details will enable us to match you to future career opportunities. We hire only the best talent, so please read the qualifications section carefully before applying—we only consider candidates who meet these minimum criteria.
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