Environmental Technologist Level I, R%26D Lab

Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose:
Chemetics Inc. (Worley Group) is a diversified technology company that provides design and engineering solutions to the chloralkaline, sodium chlorate, chlorine dioxide, and sulphuric acid industries worldwide. With a 60-year history in Vancouver, we are a company of diverse cultures, talents, and highly skilled professionals. We are located in the Broadway Technology Centre, an award-winning office complex that is easily accessible by SkyTrain or major highways. It is an exciting work environment with interesting and challenging projects, attractive compensation, opportunities for global travel, and flexible work arrangements.

We are currently recruiting for a (position name). Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based at our Chemetics lab in Burnaby, BC. Reporting to the R&D Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in developing innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable solutions for industries such as chemical processing, water treatment, carbon capture, sulfur recovery, and non-ferrous metals. In this role, you will help with the setup and operation of laboratory and pilot-scale testing of advanced technologies and chemical processes, helping enhance or redesign existing systems. As a key technical resource, you’ll collaborate with vendors and internal teams to support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of projects. This is a unique opportunity to build your career within a flexible, supportive environment that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting laboratory operations and pilot-scale development. This includes hands-on technical work to build and maintain our bench-scale and pilot-scale test units, install and maintain instrumentation, carry out testing, and collaborate with our teams.
• Support day-to-day lab operations, including safety audits, routine maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Set up and organize small-scale test equipment; build and maintain large-scale pilot units.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control systems (DeltaV, LabView, Siemens TIA Portal, etc.).
• Conduct bench and pilot-scale testing, including sample prep, quality control, and system commissioning.
• Monitor system performance to support process optimization.
• Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, project reports, and equipment specs.
• Assist in the development and refinement of testing methodologies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of test results, inventory, and laboratory activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and vendors on design improvements and troubleshooting.
• Manage the ordering, receiving, and shipping of lab supplies and equipment.
• Serve as a technical resource across various projects, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Contribute to detailed designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications as needed.

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or pilot-scale testing environment.
• Practical experience working with laboratory or process equipment.
• Comfortable using hand tools to assemble and maintain equipment.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, especially with equipment, instruments, and test setups.
• Ability to move items up to 30 lbs.
• Interest in chemistry or instrumentation.

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering Technology from a two-year accredited program.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $68,000 to $80,000.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: TA.AMERICAS@worley.com

Moving forward together.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Ready to join us? Apply now to submit your CV.