Arsalan Choudhary
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Laboratory Technician with Halliburton Energy Services, skilled in sample analysis and chemical preparation. Proven ability to ensure laboratory safety and maintain meticulous records, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong problem-solving and team collaboration, consistently delivering accurate results that support engineering objectives. Committed to quality assurance and continuous efficiency improvement in laboratory processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Halliburton Energy Services
Fort Lupton, Colorado
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine analysis of samples using laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and results in Halliburton laboratory database systems.
- Routine testing of Cement, Drilling fluids, Rheology, Fluid Loss, Compressive Strength Tests.
- Prepared chemical solutions and reagents for Water analysis and bacteria testing according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to calibrate and troubleshoot machines and equipments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all laboratory operations and procedures.
- Completed lab tests, compiled and communicated results to the engineering team.
Operations Support (Oil&Gas) Operator Assistant
Radial Drilling Services, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Perform repairs on assemblies or sub-assemblies of Directional motors, and other oilfield drilling components.
- Inspected, serviced and operated Directional motors such as PDM Motors and directional drilling components such as Flex-Shafts and drilling bits.
- Participated in-shop directional drilling testing to obtain drilling data with different PDM motor and Jetting system for different core samples.
- Participated in-shop drilling experiments on core samples and obtaining Pressure readings.
- Maintaining inventory and preparing tools for shipping to operations.
- Safely operate forklift to move equipment around yard.
Office Assistant
Touchstone
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing appointment schedules, and handling incoming phone calls.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a professional manner.
Drilling Fluid Laboratory Assistant
Curtin University
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Introduction to Drilling Fluid & Cementing Laboratory.
- Lab sessions to familiarize with core tests and measurement of drilling fluids and cement properties like rheology and density.
- Mud Weighting and Wettability testing.
- Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
- Data gathering, Lab PPE and Safety briefs.
Engineering Intern
Al Noor Petroleum Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Worked at Oil Storage Terminal having capacity of 47,000 Cubic Meter.
- Learnt operations of the tank farms connected through pipelines with oil refineries and with oil jetties at the port, facilitating loading and unloading of ships.
- Gained operational knowledge and communicated effectively with faculty and staff.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Generated daily Log book of activities and monthly Report.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
Curtin University
Australia, PerthSkills
- Sample analysis
- Chemical preparation
- Data documentation
- Equipment calibration
- Laboratory safety
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Lab equipment processes
- Records management
- Lab result interpretation
- Customer support
Certification
Texas Driving License
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Halliburton Energy Services
03.2025 - Current
Operations Support (Oil&Gas) Operator Assistant
Radial Drilling Services, Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2024
Office Assistant
Touchstone
10.2018 - 04.2019
Drilling Fluid Laboratory Assistant
Curtin University
07.2017 - 08.2018
Engineering Intern
Al Noor Petroleum Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
Curtin University