Core Handling Technician

Location: Bahrain (Client Core House Facility)

Project Duration: Approximately 18 months

Employment Type: Full-time, site-based

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Core Handling Technicians to support a long-term oil & gas project at a core house facility in Bahrain. The role requires full-time, on-site commitment for the duration of the project and hands-on experience handling reservoir rock samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling and managing reservoir rock (core) samples
• Performing core layout, labeling, surface cleaning, and marking
• Maintaining accurate core inventory and documentation
• Conducting core photography in accordance with project standards
• Packing and preparing core samples for storage or shipment
• Ensuring proper handling procedures and housekeeping within the core facility
• Supporting project leads and following client operational guidelines

Requirements

• Proven experience in core handling / core house operations
• Background in oil & gas, reservoir engineering support, or geological sample management
• Familiarity with core handling best practices and documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written)
• Basic soft skills, teamwork, and professionalism in a client-facing environment
• Willingness and availability to work full-time on-site in Bahrain for the project duration

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on long-term projects in the GCC
• Experience working with international oil & gas operators
• Prior involvement in similar core handling or laboratory-based projects