Laboratory Technician, Petroleum Engineering jobs at The Petroleum Institute
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The Petroleum Institute (PI) in Abu Dhabi is seeking applications for the position of Laboratory Technician in the Petroleum Engineering Department.
Position Description: The successful candidate will primarily service and maintain the program teaching and research lab equipment, and assist with laboratory teaching. Responsibilities include monitoring lab equipment maintenance schedule and conducting preventive and routine maintenance and modification, if necessary, of lab equipment and experimental set ups. Calibrating and preparing equipment for lab sections and coordinating with faculty/senior engineers and making certain that the Petroleum Engineering laboratories are set up and ready for classes. Assisting in implementing laboratory programs to complement Petroleum Engineering courses. Ability to install and maintain Petroleum Engineering software would be an advantage. Assisting with purchasing, organizing and cataloging lab and sample materials? other support duties as required.
Qualifications:
* Trade diploma in an engineering area
* Excellent written and oral skills in English
* Ability to work effectively with faculty and students
The Petroleum Institute (PI) was created in 2001 with the goal of establishing itself as a world-class institution in engineering education and research in areas of significance to the oil and gas and the broader energy industries. The PI's sponsors and affiliates include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and several major international oil companies, namely Shell, BP, Jodco and Total. The campus has modern instructional laboratories and classroom facilities and is now in the planning phase of three major research centers on its campus. For additional information, please refer to the PI website: www.pi.ac.ae.
Salary/Benefits: The total compensation package includes a tax-free 12-month base salary, and a benefits allowance that covers relocation, housing, initial furnishings, utilities; transportation (automobile purchase loan), health insurance, end-of-service benefit and annual leave travel. Applicants must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit all materials online at www.pi.ac.ae/jobs.
Successful applicants should be available to take up the post in August 2011. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2011. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
