Laboratory Technician - Fulltime Support Contract Position

North West Redwater Partnership; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Redwater Partnership (NWR) is seeking a Laboratory Technician on a full-time contract basis to support day-to-day analytical testing at the Sturgeon Refinery.

The role covers in-process sampling, finished product certifications and utility water testing, with shifts across day/evening. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial labs, a chemistry degree or technical diploma, and experience with LMS and ISO/ASTM procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in industrial oil and gas.
• Technical diploma (NAIT/SAIT) or Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• Knowledge of ASTM procedures for hydrocarbon testing and ISO 17025.
• Experience with LMS and data reporting.
• Ability to work morning and evening shifts; on-call for upset scenarios.
• Proficient with MS Office and instrument acquisition software.
• Hands-on experience with GC, ICP-OES, IC, Karl Fischer.

Responsibilities

• Execute day to day laboratory analysis using approved SOPs.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and quality in the lab.
• Timely reporting of analytical data using LIMS.
• Maintain testing equipment and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Sample cylinder maintenance and disposal following SOP.
• Verify instrument performance through control charting.
• Lab housekeeping and general duties.
• Support refinery operations during off-hours as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

Technical diploma (NAIT/SAIT)

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Instrument control software

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Fulltime Support Contract Position

At NWR our Mission is to maximize the value of bitumen for Albertans through best-in-class performance.

Our primary focus isour PEOPLE. We firmly believe our people are at the core of everything wedo. We support a diverse work environment where people feel safe, valued,and can make a difference. We celebrate success and have fun, making NWR aplace where we are all proud to work.

1) Integrity. 2) Relationships 3) Success

Position Summary:

This position is a fulltime contract support role. Reporting tothe Laboratory Services Lead, the LaboratoryTechnician is responsible for supporting day to day analytical testingrequirements for the safe operations of the Sturgeon Refinery. Typical samplingtesting includes in-process sample testing, finished product certifications andutility water testing. The Lab infrastructure, analytical instruments, testingprocedures and protocols are managed by NWR. This position is expected to workeither a day or afternoon shift.

Responsibilities:

• Executing day to day laboratory analysisusing approved SOPS;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety &quality in the lab;
• Timely reporting of analytical datausing LIMS(Laboratory Information Management System).;
• Maintaintesting equipment in good order and conduct/support scheduled maintenanceand calibrations on test equipment;
• Sample cylinder maintenance;
• Verifying instrument performance throughcontrol charting prior to reporting;
• Cleaning sample bottles at the bottlewasher following SOP;
• Safe disposal of samples and reagents following procedures and care;
• Laboratory housekeeping;
• Change gas cylinders and maintainconsumables as required by the lab;
• All other duties as assigned.

At NWR our Mission is to maximize the value of bitumen for Albertans through best-in-class performance.

Our primary focus isour PEOPLE. We firmly believe our people are at the core of everything wedo. We support a diverse work environment where people feel safe, valued,and can make a difference. We celebrate success and have fun, making NWR aplace where we are all proud to work.

This position is with Agilus Work Solutions based on site at the NWR Sturgeon Refinery.

Our Values:

1) Integrity. 2) Relationships 3) Success

Position Summary:

This position is a fulltime contract support role. Reporting tothe Laboratory Services Lead, the LaboratoryTechnician is responsible for supporting day to day analytical testingrequirements for the safe operations of the Sturgeon Refinery. Typical samplingtesting includes in-process sample testing, finished product certifications andutility water testing. The Lab infrastructure, analytical instruments, testingprocedures and protocols are managed by NWR. This position is expected to workeither a day or afternoon shift.

Responsibilities:

• Executing day to day laboratory analysisusing approved SOPS;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety &quality in the lab;
• Timely reporting of analytical datausing LIMS(Laboratory Information Management System).;
• Maintaintesting equipment in good order and conduct/support scheduled maintenanceand calibrations on test equipment;
• Sample cylinder maintenance;
• Verifying instrument performance throughcontrol charting prior to reporting;
• Cleaning sample bottles at the bottlewasher following SOP;
• Safe disposal of samples and reagents following procedures and care;
• Laboratory housekeeping;
• Change gas cylinders and maintainconsumables as required by the lab;
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Understands, creates and maintains avisible commitment to process and personal safety, as well as the safety ofothers; adheres to NWR's Core Competencies to drive results and a highperforming culture;
• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experiencepreferably in industrial setting with the Oil & Gas Industry;
• Technical school diploma (NAIT/SAIT) orBachelors degree in chemistry;
• Knowledge of ASTM procedures related tohydrocarbon testing, ISO 17025 and SQC/Control charting procedures;
• Knowledge and working ability withinLMS;
• Ability to work well within a group oftechnologists;
• This role is generally covered byMorning and Evening shifts spread over the week; However, one must be able tosupport refinery operations during off-duty hours and nights for upsetscenarios in occasional needs.
• Proficient in using various types ofcomputer software (MS office as well as various instrument acquisitionsoftware);
• Hands on experience on followinganalytical instruments ( Preferred)
• Gas Chromatography – Simulated Distillations,Refinery gas analysis
• ICP – OES – Testing on aqueous and hydrocarbonsamples
• Elemental analyzer for S&N – Mitsubishi orAntek models
• Ion Chromatograph – Cation & anion modules
• Karl-Fisher and auto titrators - Mettler

NorthWest Redwater Partnership (NWR) is a 50/50partnership betweenCanadian Natural Resources Limited and the Alberta Petroleum MarketingCommission. NWR owns andoperates the Sturgeon Refinery.

The Sturgeon Refinery is the first ofits kind built in Canada in over 35 years. Our goal is to maximizethe value of processing bitumen into energy products safely and responsibly byour high performing teams for our partners, customers, and Alberta.