Laboratory Chemist

CES Energy Solutions Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CES Energy Solutions Corp. in Calgary, AB seeks a Chemist to join a dynamic lab team. The role involves sampling, analysing fluid parameters, and reporting results to support operations, engineering and sales in oilfield projects.

Travel up to 10% and on-call duties may be required. A BSc in chemistry or related field and 1+ year experience in oil & gas are preferred, plus a valid driver’s license. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• BSc in chemistry, petrochemical, or related discipline is required.
• Lab and/or field technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 1+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Service work: sampling and sample preparation, measuring and recording fluid parameters, analyzing results, data reporting, investigation and troubleshooting, multi-tasking.
• Provide technical support to operations, engineering, and sales teams.
• Set up, maintain and calibrate new instruments as needed.
• On-call work and up to 10% travel may be required.

Skills

Lab skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Driver's license

Education

BSc in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

FTIR

NMR

GC

HPLC

XRD

EDX/SEM

Job description

CES Energy Solutions is a dynamic and growing North American oilfield services company listed on the TSX as CEU with revenue of 2.49 billion in 2025. It is one of the largest providers of production chemicals and drilling fluid systems and is focused on being the leading provider of technically advanced chemical solutions throughout the life cycle of the oilfield.

CES Energy Solutions is a leading provider of technically advanced consumable chemical solutions throughout the life-cycle of the oilfield (http://www.cesenergysolutions.com/). CES provides products to the Drilling Fluids, Production Chemicals, Stimulation and Fracturing industries.

The CES Energy Solutions lab is the newest and one of the best equipped labs in the industry. We are located in Calgary, AB. Our lab is equipped with a wide range of equipment including: particle size analysis, FTIR, NMR, spinning drop tensiometer, GC, HPLC, scale loop, friction loop, XRD and EDX/SEM. We also have extensive equipment to support our products lines for scale, paraffin, H2S scavengers and corrosion.

Working in a fast-paced dynamic environment, the duties of the Chemist include:

• Service work (sampling and sample preparation, measuring and recording fluid parameters, analyzing results, data reporting, investigation and troubleshooting, multi-tasking).
• Technical support to operations, engineering and sales teams.
• New instrument setup, maintenance and calibration.
• On-call and up to 10% travel required.

The right candidate will have a proven track record encompassing the following qualifications and skills:

• BSc in chemistry, petrochemical, or related discipline.
• Lab and/or field technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 1+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong chemical background.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

CES Energy Solutions offers our employees a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and education. We thank all applicants for their interest; however we will only contact those individuals who qualify for an interview.

CES Energy Solutions is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. CES will not discriminate against employees, or potential employees, on the grounds of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, age, or sexual orientation. CES prides itself on adhering to the provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act. We will continue to be committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, and training the most qualified individuals for positions at all levels within the Company.