Laboratory Technician III Researcher - Special Core Analysis (SCAL)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT); Calgary; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading applied research institution in Calgary seeks a Laboratory Technician III Researcher to conduct advanced rock core testing and reservoir characterization. The role involves collaboration with industry partners to enhance oil recovery methods and requires strong analytical skills and project management experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years lab research experience in petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, or chemical engineering.
• Preferred: 5+ years in senior field roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced rock core testing and reservoir characterization.
• Perform SCAL experiments, analyze core data, and collaborate with industry partners.
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations.

Skills

WHIMS

core analysis

reservoir petrophysics

report writing

communication

organization

time management

problem-solving

adaptability

teamwork

Education

Chemical Engineering Technology

Power Engineering Technology

Petroleum Engineering diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

core flooding rigs

centrifuges

MICP

microscopes

software tools for petrophysical analysis

Job description

Laboratory Technician III Researcher - Special Core Analysis (SCAL)

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SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.

The Opportunity

As a Laboratory Technician III Researcher - Special Core Analysis (SCAL), you will conduct advanced rock core testing and reservoir characterization in an applied research setting. This role focuses on fluid flow, petrophysical properties, and multiphase interactions within reservoir rocks to improve oil and gas recovery methods. You will perform SCAL experiments, analyze core data, and collaborate with industry partner engineers and geoscientists to develop enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir simulation, and energy transition projects. You will analyze, conceptualize, design, build, and execute experimental tests.

Strong analytical skills, project management experience, attention to detail, and a passion for innovation are essential. The role requires confidentiality and strict adherence to SAIT’s non-disclosure policies.

The Role

• Lab activities including experimental scope and objectives
• Determine fluid mobility properties
• Measure formation properties: porosity, relative permeability, capillary pressure, wettability, resistivity index
• Perform tracer studies, CT imaging, NMR, and digital rock analysis
• Design and execute HPHT core flooding experiments
• Operate calibration precision pumps
• Centrifuge operations
• Radio-isotope preparation and analysis
• Optimize EOR protocols
• Manage sample inventory and testing priorities
• Disseminate data to industry partners
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers for data integration into simulations
• Utilize software tools for petrophysical analysis
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations
• Stay updated with emerging SCAL methodologies

Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation

• Operate and maintain core flooding rigs, centrifuges, MICP, microscopes
• Ensure calibration and troubleshooting
• Adhere to safety standards
• Track consumables and order materials
• Prepare invoices and maintain supplies

Qualifications & Experience

• Chemical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology, or Petroleum Engineering diploma
• 3+ years lab research experience in petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, or chemical engineering
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5+ years in senior field roles

Skills Required

• WHIMS, core analysis, reservoir petrophysics
• Applied research, SCAL experience
• Permeability, capillary pressure, wettability studies
• HPHT core flood systems, CT, petrography
• Report writing, communication, organization
• Time management, problem-solving, confidentiality
• Adaptability, upskilling, teamwork

Job classification: Technologist III

Salary range: $64,625.60 - $83,928.00

Number of positions: 1

Hours per week: 40

Posting closing date: Until filled

About SAIT

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