Minerals Technologies

Well Test Field Engineer Trainee

Job Locations US-LA-New Iberia
ID 2026-4512
Category
Oilfield
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

 

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

 

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

 

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

 

What We Offer:

  • Highly attractive pay in a skill-based structure
  • World Class Supplemental Health/Dental plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid vacation & holidays

 

Position: Well Test Field Engineer Trainee

Location: USA | New Iberia, Louisiana

 

Job Summary

  • Well Testing Field Engineer Trainee is an entry level position with defined 2-year career progression program.  The program includes milestone-based increases in compensation at the 1- and 2-year intervals.

This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.

Responsibilities

The Field Engineer will be involved in all aspects of well testing service delivery process from the outset of their career.

To include the below:

  • Hands on maintenance of heavy-duty industrial process equipment
  • Accountability and responsibility for data acquisition equipment and reporting software
  • Procurement of materials and equipment for projects and data acquisition
  • Collection, organization and tracking of project quality documentation
  • Performance as Data Acquisition Engineer or equipment operator during offshore well testing operations
  • Assisting in project P&ID, procedure generation, engineering deliverables etc
  • Assisting in various phases of project management 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and preparation of well testing and data acquisition equipment for offshore projects
  • Installation, testing and operation of well testing and data acquisition equipment on offshore facilities
  • Offshore performance as Data Acquisition Engineer or Operator during well testing operations
  • Assisting senior Field Engineers with project deliverables, P&IDs, relief studies, regulatory documentation, quality documentation
  • Generation of procedural and standard practice documentation for the data acquisition and engineering department
  • Assisting Field Managers / Field Engineers with project management

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribution in continuous improvement through the utilization of operational excellence tools and programs
    • Suggestions Systems
    • Quality Reporting
    • Safety Reporting
  • Promotion of safety, service quality, and unity between all CETCO Divisions

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements

  • The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

 

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other science-based degree

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Discipline
  • Adaptability
  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude
  • Strong Analytical Problem Solving
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Ability to read and speak English


Travel

  • Position requires domestic travel to offshore locations at an average of 50% per year
  • Hires will be expected to reside or relocate to within ~45 mins of the New Iberia, LA facility area.
    • Up to 2 months of hotel accommodation provided for relocation.
  • International travel is on a voluntary basis only.

 

Working Conditions

  • Offshore and onshore industrial facilities
  • Outdoors and in inclement weather as necessary (heat, cold and/or rain)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform routine manual labor


Working Hours

  • Onshore Support Facility
    • Monday to Friday – 7 AM to 4 PM
      • On 24-hour call to support offshore operations after normal business hours or on weekends
  • Offshore or Onshore Operations
    • 7 Days/Week – 12 hr/day - Day or Night Shift
      • May be required to work up to 16 hours on a as needed basis
  • Time Off
    • Paid days off are accrued at a 3-1 ratio.
    • Days off must be scheduled and approved by the Operations Manager.
    • Employees are on 24 hr call and may be called in on previously scheduled days off during high demand periods.

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