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Offshore Operator - Sampling & Analysis

Expro

The Role

Overview

Perform sampling and analysis of petroleum fluids onsite and in lab, ensuring safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • field service
  • equipment maintenance
  • petroleum sampling
  • onsite analysis
  • data interpretation
  • method development

Tasks

-May be required to perform unsupervised Field Service activities at remote locations, liaising with customers as required to ensure smooth performance of all operations. -Conduct ‘small scale’ equipment maintenance and calibration as necessary to ensure efficient laboratory / field operations. -Be aware of safety considerations at all times and bring any perceived safety issues to the attention of the Line Manager without delay. -Interpret the measured data by the use of laboratory software packages and calculation methods: record all such calculation and methods of working in laboratory work files and prepare the results in a format suitable for presentation to the client. -Carry out sampling and onsite analysis of petroleum fluids in a safe and efficient manner according to customer requirements and appropriate methods laid down in work instructions and procedures. -Follow all other administrative procedures and work instructions specified by laboratory management systems so as to comply with the requirements of accreditation. -Carry out onsite (Wet Chemistry) analysis of petroleum fluids in a safe and efficient manner according to customer requirements and appropriate methods laid down in the relevant work instructions and procedures. -Take an active role in safety aspects for field chemistry jobs; MSDS, risk assessments and COSHH assessments. -Take an active role in the development of on-site sampling and analytical methods. -Liaise with Supervisor / Manager, team members, internal and external parties as and when required to ensure all aspects of the schedule of work are discussed with the relevant parties to ensure effective communication to achieve safe completion of the task. -Take an active role in pre-job planning for all field chemistry work.

Requirements

  • technical knowledge
  • mechanical
  • onsite
  • lab
  • computers
  • data

What You Bring

-Technical knowledge gained through completion of competency for grade -Mechanical aptitude -Previous onsite/lab experience -Good familiarity with computers and data processing

The Company

About Expro

-Evolved through key mergers, including the pivotal 2021 combination with Frank’s International. -Operates globally from Houston and Aberdeen, blending data-driven digital transformation with cutting-edge capabilities in well construction, flow management, subsea access, and intervention. -Supports blue-chip clients in both onshore and offshore environments, demonstrating financial resilience through market cycles. -Undertakes complex offshore installations, tubular running services in clean-energy pilots like Japan’s hydrogen/ammonia initiative, and bespoke solutions in geothermal and solar testing. -Expertise stands out in subsea well access, integrity services, tubular technology, and flow analytics — sectors where performance and safety are critical.

Sector Specialisms

Well Construction

Well Flow Management

Subsea Well Access

Well Intervention

Well Integrity

Production Services

Well Testing and Appraisal Services

Completion Services

Tubular Running Services

Subsea Services

Fast-track Production

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Services

Offshore Drilling Support

Deepwater Drill Ships Services

Platform Rigs Services