Petroleum Lab Technician — Edmonton, Immediate Start

Gibson Energy Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Energy Inc. seeks a Lab Technician in Edmonton to operate a petroleum-testing lab, calibrate instruments, and ensure tests meet standards. You will handle sample collection from trucks and pipelines, maintain LIMS data, and engage with customers by phone and email.

The role requires a Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent, GC knowledge, and familiarity with LIMS, MS Office; 2 years lab testing experience is preferred. Immediate start; 5-month term with 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years lab testing experience is preferred.
• Degree or diploma in a related field would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Familiarity with MS Outlook, Excel, Word is needed.
• Gas Chromatograph knowledge.
• Basic understanding of chemistry.
• Familiarity with LIMS would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Performs sediment and water analysis and density testing on petroleum samples.
• Performs other tests including vapor pressure, viscosity, sulfur, GC analysis, and other tests as required.
• Mixing samples manually or with a mixing pump prior to analysis.
• Maintains and verifies calibration of lab instruments; orders lab supplies.
• Data review and entry into LIMS; manage customer tickets and communicate with customers by phone, email, and radio.
• Collects samples from trucks, railcars, pipelines and QC buildings.
• Uses a company vehicle to transport samples to terminals or 3rd party labs; refuel as needed.
• Maintain safe work procedures and EH&S compliance; follow Gibson policies.
• Stay familiar with testing standards and instrument procedures; recommend upgrades as needed.
• Interact with customers to address test result questions.

Skills

Lab testing

GC analysis

LIMS familiarity

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication

Education

Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent

Degree or diploma in related field asset

Tools

Gas Chromatograph

LIMS

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Gibson Energy Inc. seeks a Lab Technician in Edmonton to operate a petroleum-testing lab, calibrate instruments, and ensure tests meet standards. You will handle sample collection from trucks and pipelines, maintain LIMS data, and engage with customers by phone and email.

The role requires a Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent, GC knowledge, and familiarity with LIMS, MS Office; 2 years lab testing experience is preferred. Immediate start; 5-month term with 12-hour rotating shifts.