Lab Technician

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Lab chemist, reporting directly to Lab Manager  to join our R&D  team based in Chennai.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

• Operate laboratory equipment such as GC, LC, XRD, XRF etc
• Perform experiments in the labs for testing gas, liquid and solid samples
• Operate lab scale pilot units as per project needs in the Chennai and Tuticorin labs
• Prepare and maintain testing plans
• Supervise the lab operations for rock testing experiments at the Tuticorin labs
• Support the set up of new lab equipment including both hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon gas and liquid processing units as needed
• Develop/execute standard operating procedures and improve them considering risk analysis and research needs
• Work in accordance with health and safety standards and support development and improvement of change processes
• Responsible for the setup, maintenance and operations of one or multiple experimentation units
• Collect, analyses and report data with clear insights on the technology development
• Support literature search to identify, and compare new technology ideas
• Participate in Process Safety assessments and last minute risk assessments

This role will be based in the Technip Energies' Research and Innovation Center in IIT Madras Research Park, in Chennai. The additional dimension of this role is that you will be involved in the operation and supervision of Technip Energies' experimental projects within the facilities of SPIC in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. This requires frequent travel from Chennai to Tuticorin and staying at Tuticorin for extended periods during the experimental campaign. 

R&D in Technip Energies is focused on driving the energy transition through technologies such as those enabling decarbonization, carbon capture & utilization, circular economies, bio-fuel development, green H2 and its derivatives etc while also improving Technip Energies' broad & diverse technology portfolio. This role combines technical expertise, and a forward-thinking mindset.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you.

Relationship Responsibilities:

Directly supervises: No direct supervision but indirect supervision of lab operators at rock testing labs in SPIC facilities, Tuticorin

 Key Interactions: 

Internally: Process & Technology engineers, other lab technicians, technology developers/technologists and program managers

Externally: Research groups in IIT Madras, research facilities in IIT Madras, suppliers and vendors

Starting Date: Immediate

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years of operational experience in a laboratory set up in energy industry
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Hands on experience of working in an R&D experimentation facility
• Good verbal and written communication
• A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and willing to work on a broad range of topics as the research and innovation center gets set up
• Ability to work well in a team, collaborate with internal & external stakeholders and think creatively.

Qualifications: BE / ME

Languages: English + Pro

Main skills: Testing, Quality control and chemical analysis

Your career with us 

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

What's Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application. 

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