Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) — part of the diversified Mazrui International holding group — is hiring an experienced Laboratory Technician for its Abu Dhabi operations. PPC specializes in drilling fluids, associated equipment services, solids control, filtration, and waste management across the Middle East and Caspian — with active operations in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen. This technical laboratory role supports the Laboratory Manager and Supervisors in QA/QC of drilling fluid chemicals, mixing WBM and SOBM mud systems, HTHP testing, chemical and physical analysis, R&D project support, and ISO QMS documentation — requiring 1–3 years of laboratory experience and a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Drilling Fluids Laboratory Testing Scope — PPC Abu Dhabi UAE
WBM (Water Base Mud)SOBM (Synthetic Oil Base Mud)HTHP ViscometerAPI Filter PressQA/QC ChemicalsBarite · BentoniteISO QMSR&D SupportCuttings TestingMSDS · HSE
About PPC & Mazrui International — Abu Dhabi UAE
Company: Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) — Part of Mazrui International (diversified holding group: Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Real Estate, Logistics, Retail, Education)
PPC Focus: Drilling fluids · Equipment services · Solids control · Filtration · Waste management — customized technical solutions for drilling and completion operations
Geographic Territory: Middle East & Caspian — active operations in UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen
Lab Function: QA/QC · Technical Services · R&D · ISO QMS · HSE compliance — supporting field engineers, tenders, and new product development
Website: ppc.ae | mazruiinternational.ae
Why This Laboratory Technician Role at PPC Stands Out
Prestigious Group: Join PPC as part of the Mazrui International family — one of Abu Dhabi’s most respected and diversified holding groups with businesses spanning oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics
Specialist Oil & Gas Niche: Drilling fluids laboratory work is one of the most technically specialized and consistently in-demand laboratory roles in Abu Dhabi’s world-class oilfield services sector
Full Technical Exposure: WBM and SOBM system analysis, HTHP testing, cuttings testing, corrosion testing, R&D project support, tender formulations, and ISO QMS documentation — comprehensive career-building technical scope
Career Growth: Laboratory Technicians at PPC Abu Dhabi progress toward Senior Lab Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, R&D Specialist, and Technical Services Engineer roles in the UAE oilfield services industry
Position Overview
The Laboratory Technician at Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) in Abu Dhabi assists the Laboratory Manager and Supervisors in all aspects of drilling fluids laboratory operations — including QA/QC testing of drilling fluid chemicals such as barite, bentonite, and bio-polymers; mixing and testing WBM (Water Base Mud) and SOBM (Synthetic Oil Base Mud) systems; conducting chemical, physical, and electrical analysis using instruments including HTHP viscometers, API filter press, Fann viscometers, and Malvern Mastersizer; performing cuttings testing, corrosion coupon testing, and sag testing; preparing technical service reports; supporting R&D and new product development; and maintaining ISO QMS documentation — all in support of PPC’s field operations and tender technical requirements across the Middle East and Caspian.
Why This Role Matters: As Laboratory Technician at PPC Abu Dhabi, your drilling fluid analysis results directly inform the technical decisions made by field engineers drilling wells across the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen. Your HTHP viscometer readings, WBM and SOBM property measurements, barite and bentonite QA/QC results, and cuttings test data are the scientific backbone that enables PPC’s engineers to optimize drilling fluid performance, win competitive tenders, develop new products, and protect the safety and efficiency of oilfield operations across the Middle East and Caspian region.
Key Responsibilities
QA/QC — Drilling Fluid Chemicals & Mud Systems
- Perform comprehensive QA/QC testing of drilling fluid chemicals — including barite, bentonite, bio-polymers, starch, and other mud additives — evaluating incoming goods (GRN samples), pre-shipment chemicals, and new chemical products against applicable quality specifications and company standards
- Mix and prepare WBM (Water Base Mud) and SOBM (Synthetic Oil Base Mud) systems at defined concentrations — ensuring accurate preparation in line with prescribed formulations for laboratory testing, tender evaluation, and R&D project purposes
- Conduct full chemical and physical analysis of mud systems — measuring and recording viscosity, mud weight, pH, yield point, electrical stability, fluid loss, filter cake thickness, chloride content, calcium, magnesium, total hardness, alkalinity (Pf, Mf, Pm), lime content, and MBT test values on both WBM and SOBM systems under varying temperature and pressure conditions
Specialized Testing — Cuttings, Corrosion & Sag
- Conduct a comprehensive range of cuttings testing procedures — including Hot Roll Dispersion Test, Cuttings Cleaning assessment, Accretion Test, Cuttings Hardness Test, and Cuttings Activity measurement by hygrometer — providing critical data on drilling fluid-formation interaction performance
- Perform corrosion coupon testing and sag testing — evaluating fluid stability and corrosion inhibition performance under representative downhole conditions relevant to PPC’s oilfield services clients in the UAE and across the Middle East
- Test and evaluate well clean-up additives — assessing effectiveness for wellbore cleanup and filter cake removal applications across the range of mud systems used by PPC’s field operations teams
Equipment Operation, Calibration & Maintenance
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain a comprehensive range of specialist drilling fluids laboratory instruments — including HTHP Viscometer (Fann), Malvern Mastersizer, LISST Particle Size Analyzers, OFITE and Fann Viscometers, Brookfield LVDV-II/III, PPT Permeability Plugging Testers, Lubricity Testers, HTHP and API Filter Press, Centrifuges, pH meters, Conductivity Meters, and Hygrometers
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date calibration records for all laboratory instruments — ensuring all equipment holds current calibration certificates and any out-of-tolerance instruments are removed from service and repaired promptly
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment — maintaining all instruments in optimal working condition and coordinating with maintenance teams for repairs beyond in-house capability
Technical Reporting, R&D & Tender Support
- Write detailed Technical Service Reports of laboratory test findings — compiling, analyzing, and interpreting results clearly and accurately for both internal stakeholders and external PPC customers, and submitting completed reports to the Laboratory Manager
- Prepare tender formulation reports — analyzing mud properties under varying temperature and pressure conditions to support competitive tender submissions and new client acquisition activities across PPC’s Middle East and Caspian territory
- Contribute to R&D and new product/method development projects — supporting the development of innovative drilling fluid formulations, new testing methodologies, and product improvements that enhance PPC’s technical service offering
ISO QMS Documentation, HSE & Training
- Maintain and update all ISO documentation and QMS records in the laboratory — ensuring all quality management system documentation is accurate, current, and audit-ready in full accordance with PPC’s ISO certification requirements
- Prepare and update MSDS, product bulletins, and specifications for newly developed products — and maintain MSDS records for all existing PPC products in the laboratory database
- Follow all HSE policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards — ensuring safe handling of all chemicals and drilling fluid materials in the laboratory, maintaining a clean and hazard-free working environment at all times
- Provide practical on-the-job training to Field Engineers, Technicians, and newly hired Laboratory Technicians on laboratory test procedures, equipment operation, and data interpretation — building technical capability across PPC’s operations teams
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent scientific engineering discipline
- Minimum 1–3 years of laboratory experience in an oilfield services, drilling fluids, chemical manufacturing, or related industrial laboratory environment
- Working knowledge of WBM and SOBM drilling fluid systems — chemical composition, mixing procedures, property testing, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with ISO QMS principles, quality documentation, and laboratory QA/QC practices applicable to oilfield chemical services
- Competence in operating specialist laboratory equipment — particularly drilling fluids instruments including HTHP viscometers, API filter presses, and particle size analyzers
- Strong HSE awareness — commitment to safe chemical handling, workplace safety compliance, and MSDS record management
- Good analytical and communication skills — able to interpret test results accurately and present findings clearly in written technical service reports
About Petrochem Performance Chemicals— Mazrui International
Petrochem Performance Chemicals (PPC) is a leading specialist in drilling fluids, associated equipment services, solids control, filtration, and waste management — delivering cost-effective, customized technical solutions to oilfield operators across the Middle East and Caspian. Part of the prestigious Mazrui International diversified holding group — whose businesses span Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Financial Investments, Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Logistics, Retail, Hospitality, and Education — PPC benefits from the group’s deep UAE market relationships, financial strength, and operational platform to deliver world-class drilling fluid services from Abu Dhabi to Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen.
Career Outlook: Laboratory Technicians at PPC / Mazrui International Abu Dhabi have a clear and well-supported career progression toward Senior Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, R&D Engineer, Technical Services Specialist, and Laboratory Manager roles — all high-value, technically prestigious positions in Abu Dhabi’s world-class oilfield services and drilling fluids industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Drilling Fluids Laboratory Technicians: With 1–3 years of WBM/SOBM testing, HTHP viscometry, and drilling fluid QA/QC experience — seeking a prestigious Abu Dhabi oilfield services laboratory role with Mazrui International’s PPC division
- Chemistry / Chemical Engineering Graduates: With practical laboratory experience in drilling fluids, oilfield chemicals, or chemical analysis — ready to apply technical expertise in a specialized and fast-paced Abu Dhabi oilfield services laboratory
- Oilfield Services Lab Professionals: With experience in mud testing, cuttings analysis, and corrosion testing in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, or GCC oilfield sector — looking for a technically rich and career-advancing role at a leading regional drilling fluids specialist
- ISO QMS-Experienced Lab Technicians: With quality management documentation, CAPA support, and audit readiness experience in an oilfield or chemical laboratory — ready to contribute immediately to PPC’s ISO-certified laboratory operations in Abu Dhabi
- R&D-Oriented Chemists: With new product development curiosity, tender formulation experience, and strong technical report writing skills — keen to contribute to PPC’s R&D, product development, and business development activities across the Middle East and Caspian
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