Lab Technician III

Agilus Work Solutions; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is seeking a Lab Technician III for the Fort St. John, BC area. The role focuses on chemical analyses of process samples, QA/QC, and data reporting to operations at the C-11-K plant.

The position is based in Fort St. John with field travel, a 5/2 schedule, and a requirement to be locally based in British Columbia. The work involves safety-sensitive duties and routine equipment calibration/maintenance.

Qualifications

• Chemistry technology or Laboratory technology degree or diploma.
• Minimum 5 years analytical and QA/QC experience.
• Safety sensitive role with pre-assignment testing.
• Experience in troubleshooting, modification and validation of methods.
• Proven ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communications; MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE policies and programs in CPC’s Management System.
• Collect process samples in an operating plant following safety precautions.
• Collect multiple samples under supplied air.
• Perform routine tests: pH, turbidity, conductivity, sulfites, chlorides, density, viscosity, BS&W, and High-sensitivity X-ray fluorescence.
• Communicate off-spec sample results clearly and efficiently.
• Utilize, calibrate and maintain equipment: densitometer/viscometer, Automated titrator, centrifuges, XRF Analyzer.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate equipment; perform preventative/corrective maintenance.
• Provide training to operations staff when needed.
• Ensure laboratory is clean, safe and stocked with supplies.
• Interface with Operators, Process and Facility Engineers, and Site Management.
• Stay current with new technologies and test methods for continuous improvement of laboratory function.

Skills

Analytical experience

QA/QC

Laboratory techniques

Safety awareness

Education

Chemistry technology degree

Laboratory technology diploma

Tools

Anton Paar Densitometer/Viscometer

Automated titrator

centrifuges

XOS X-ray fluorescence Analyzer

Job description

Lab Technician III

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lab Technician III in the Oil and Gas Sector in Fort St. John British Columbia, British Columbia.

This position will be based in Fort St. John (5/2 M-F) with travel to the field where the central job function will be to conduct chemical analyses of process samples and provide accurate data to operations at the C-11-K plant.

The successful candidate will also comply with a QA/QC laboratory program to ensure accurate reporting.

Total rewards:$30.00 hourly12 Months of contract position5 Days On/2 Days Off (8HR Days)Candidates must be local British Columbia

A typical day

• Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CPCs Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
• Collect process samples in an operating plant, following all applicable safety precautions.
• Multiple samples require collection under supplied air.
• Perform various routine tests in an efficient manner, not limited to the following: pH, turbidity, conductivity, sulfites, chlorides, density, viscosity, BS&W, and High-sensitivity X-ray fluorescence
• Communicate off-spec sample results clearly and efficiently

Utilize, calibrate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to: Anton Paar Densitometer/Viscometer, Automated titrator, centrifuges, XOS- X-ray fluorescence Analyzer

Troubleshoot and calibrate equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance

Provide necessary training to operations staff when needed

Ensure laboratory facility is kept clean and in a safe and functional conditionEnsure that all laboratory supplies and expendables are available and in stock

Interface with Operators, Process and Facility Engineers, and Site Management

Stay current with new technologies and test methods for continuous improvement of laboratory function

Successful candidates will have:

• Minimum Chemistry technology / Laboratory technology degree; diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years analytical and QA/QC experience
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the CPC’s Alcohol and Drug policy, which includes pre-assignment testing
• Experience in troubleshooting, modification and validation of methods
• Proven ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Self-starter; ability to work with limited direction, Strong written and verbal communications skills, Basic skills in Microsoft Productivity programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A true understanding and commitment to HSE leadership, and CPC’s core values
• Diverse knowledge of laboratory service facilities in SAGD refinery or process plant sectors
• Experience in laboratory QA/QC program implementation
• Experience in troubleshooting, modification and validation of process or waste water methods.