Lab Technician Level 1 (Temp Contract)

Acuren; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employer paid benefits

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Insurance offerings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Acuren Group is hiring a Chemical Laboratory Technician to join our Calgary team on a full-time, temporary 3-month contract. You will perform sample preparation, testing and analyses in a modern laboratory environment.

You should have a technical diploma in a related field, hands-on lab experience, familiarity with lab equipment, and strong attention to detail. This role offers practical training, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop skills in NACE/AMPP and ASTM methods.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Materials, Metallurgy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Background with NACE/AMPP and/or ASTM industry standards would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory sample preparation, testing and analysis following clearly defined procedures.
• Preparing and testing samples for NACE/AMPP Sour Gas Corrosion Testing according to lab procedures.
• Performing materials tests, including tensile, hardness and metallurgical sample preparation as per ASTM or other published standards.
• Conducting basic maintenance of equipment as directed.
• Maintaining instruments, tools, equipment and computers in good working condition.
• Maintaining the testing lab and testing area in a safe, clean and organized manner.
• Following work orders/instructions and providing results in a timely manner.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Tensile testing

Hardness testing

Metallography

Equipment maintenance

MS Office

Education

Technical diploma in Materials, Metallurgy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology

NACE/AMPP/ASTM knowledge asset

Tools

Tensile tester

Hardness tester

Metallography mounting/polishing equipment

Job description

Acuren Group is hiring a Chemical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Calgary, 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, temporary position (3 month contract with potential for extension)
• Based in Calgary, AB
• Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Modern laboratory environment

Responsibilities

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

• Preparing and testing samples for NACE/AMPP Sour Gas Corrosion Testing according to the lab procedure manuals;
• Preparing chemical test solutions for support of NACE/AMPP test methods;
• Performing materials tests, including tensile, hardness and metallurgical sample preparation as per ASTM or other published standards;
• Conducting basic maintenance of equipment as directed;

Support of Laboratory Operations by

• Ensuring all instruments, tools, equipment and computers are maintained and in good working condition;
• Maintaining the testing lab and testing area in a safe, clean and well-organized manner;
• Following direction of laboratory work orders/instructions and providing results in a timely manner.

Requirements

Education

• Technical diploma in Materials, Metallurgy, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred. Chemistry-related background is considered an asset.
• Background with NACE/AMPP and/or ASTM industry standards would be an asset

Experience & Technical Skills

• Hands-on work experience required; previous experience in a laboratory or industrial environment is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such tensile tester, hardness tester, metallography mounting and polishing equipment is an asset.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including troubleshooting equipment, working with tools, or performing equipment maintenance.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications 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.
• 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.

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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