Petroleum Laboratory Technician

Petroleum Laboratory Technician

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

We are seeking a motivated Petroleum Laboratory Technician to join our energy laboratory team in Artesia, NM.

In this role, you'll be actively engaged in daily laboratory operations, supporting critical testing through sample preparation, analytical testing, and accurate documentation within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You'll work hands-on with laboratory instrumentation, contribute to quality and compliance initiatives, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-organized laboratory environment. This position offers the opportunity to strengthen technical expertise, collaborate with an experienced team, and directly contribute to reliable, high-quality results that support essential laboratory operations.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and analyze crude oil, natural gas, condensate, NGL, fuels, and other hydrocarbon samples in accordance with approved methods, SOPs, and quality standards
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including GC, Micro GC, densitometers, and other petroleum testing equipment
• Enter, review, and document test results in LIMS and other designated systems
• Follow ASTM methods, GLP, quality assurance, and safety protocols to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Assist with sample receipt, inventory management, laboratory housekeeping, and other daily laboratory operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience in a professional laboratory environment, preferably within petroleum, energy, environmental, chemical, manufacturing, or related industries
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs, test methods, and safety requirements.
• Basic familiarity with laboratory equipment and instrumentation such as GC, Micro GC, densitometers, centrifuges, or similar equipment preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Work Schedule

• Full-time, onsite position following a Monday - Friday schedule from 7 AM - 4 PM
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours as operational needs require

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.