Chemical Lab Technician Level I

Acuren Inspection, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Insurance offerings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Acuren Group in Edmonton, AB is hiring a Chemical Laboratory Technician to join our team. You will contribute to chemical analysis in a modern laboratory and play a key role in supporting projects on site.

The role is full-time and permanent, based in Edmonton with Monday–Friday day shifts. We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities to grow your career within a supportive, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on work experience in a laboratory or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Background with materials standards/specifications and analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory sample preparation, testing and analysis following defined procedures.
• Performing materials tests according to ASTM or other standards.
• Conducting basic maintenance of equipment as directed.
• Operating and calibrating analysis equipment as directed.
• Basic reporting of results as required by lab procedures.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organized lab environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Technical diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology

Technical diploma in Materials, Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Experience with materials standards/specifications and analysis

Tools

MS Office

Optical emission spectroscopy

Tensile tester

Charpy impact tester

Hardness tester

Bend tester

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren Group is hiring a Chemical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Edmonton, AB!

If you're passionate about laboratory analysis, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join an industry leader where you'll have the opportunity to expand your skills, grow your career, and work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team.

Position Details:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Edmonton, Alberta
• Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Modern laboratory environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

Laboratory sample preparation, testing and analysis following clearly defined procedures including:

• Preparing and analyzing samples for chemical analysis according to the lab procedure manual;
• Performing materials tests, including tensile, Charpy impact, bend, hardness, etc., and metallurgical sample preparation as per ASTM or other published standards;
• Conducting basic maintenance of equipment as directed;
• Operating and calibrating of the analysis equipment as directed;
• Basic reporting of results as required by lab procedures.

Support of Laboratory Operations by:

• Ensuring all instruments, tools, equipment and computers are maintained and in good working condition, and calibrated as required;
• Maintaining the testing lab and testing area in a safe, clean and well-organized manner;
• Maintaining equipment files that contain such information as equipment datasheet and maintenance history;
• Following direction of laboratory work orders/instructions and providing results in a timely manner.

Requirements

Education:

• Technical diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology is required for this position.
• Technical diploma in Materials, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline considered an asset.
• Background with materials standards/specifications and analysis would be an asset, including industrial codes and standards related to materials, welding, tanks, piping, structures and pressure equipment.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Hands-on work experience required; previous experience in a laboratory or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as optical emission spectroscopy, drill press, tensile tester, Charpy impact tester, hardness tester, bend tester, fracture mechanics equipment, etc. is an asset.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting equipment, working with tools, or performing equipment maintenance.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean record required.

Communication, Safety/Compliance & Work Style:

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively on-site and interact with clients, team members, and supervisors.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional reports.
• Comfortable working safely in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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