Lab Technician I
Newpark Resources, Inc.

WHY JOIN NEWPARK?
One of Newpark's Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is a place where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at Newpark we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the very best and providing an environment where our employees can grow both professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE Newpark was founded in 1932 as a mining company in Park City, Utah and is now headquartered in The Woodlands, TX. We have grown into a global Technology leader in not only the oil and gas market but many others as well. We are focused in 3 areas that include Fluids Systems, Mats & Integrated Services, and Industrial Minerals. We have a footprint in over 20 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific and we employ over2,000 employees.

WHAT WE DO Newpark is changing the paradigm in the industries we serve, developing new ways to help customers drive operating efficiencies while working in harmony with the environment and improving community relations.
Newpark Fluids Systems provides value-added fluids solutions, products, and services to thousands of wells around the world.
Excalibar Minerals is a quality processor and supplier of industrial minerals. Our main advantage over competitors is our ability to offer direct import capabilities to key geographic regions we work in.
Newpark Mats& Integrated Servicesprovides leading edge matting solutions and worksite construction services to diverse industry segments around the globe.

WHAT WE VALUE We maintain an unwavering commitment to act in accordance with our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability which ensure our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work. .
Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.
Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers and community.
Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality.
Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

Essential Functions

1. Work independently in the lab to cut samples, condition samples, operate lab instruments, mold product prototypes, and conduct various product testing both inside and outside the lab. Cut samples could weigh about 30 lbs.
2. Perform inspection and testing of materials to determine acceptability.
3. Prepare and condition samples.
4. Record all the observations in a personal notebook or a computer. Create simple charts and graphs in excel or other similar commercial software. Compile work summaries - daily, weekly, or as needed. Review findings and discuss next steps with project managers.
5. Manages and understand requirements for laboratory equipment and testing.
6. Maintains a clean and safe lab working environment [inside and outside].
7. Ensures that laboratory is efficient and meets delivery schedules Adapt to frequent changes in workload, adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
8. Committed to maintaining safe workplace.
9. Job requires safely operating golf carts, various grades of forklift, and medium duty trucks.
10. Ability to identify potentially more effective methods of work operation.
11. Job requires use of commercial grade rotary blade saw for sample cutting.
12. Ability to manage the agile methodology, and proactively communicate status while working to accomplish the assigned task.
13. Attention to detail and ability to be consistent.
14. Ability to interact across all levels of organization.
15. Occasional travel in the field to conduct inspections.

Education & Experience Requirements High School Diploma or educational equivalent. Entry level. Ability to learn general mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of all pumps, machinery, test fixtures, and recording equipment in the Test Lab. Position Summary Under direct supervision, assists with set-up and general testing of tools. Assist with testing of current experimental, probational and special tools in simulated field conditions. Assembles equipment according to engineering specifications. Assist in operation and maintenance of machinery and test fixtures. Other duties as assigned. Handles special projects, as assigned. How To Apply Register to create an account then search for the vacancy. Click Apply to complete your application online.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please click here .

Newpark Resources, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@newpark.com .

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