Sr. Lab Tech

RESA Power; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RESA Power, recognized for its commitment to safety and excellence in electrical distribution, seeks a skilled technician for their analytical testing department. The ideal candidate will manage complex testing procedures and equipment validation while ensuring quality standards are met. Join a dynamic team dedicated to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a related field required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Supervise analytical testing and data reporting.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, installation, and validation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and validate test methods.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organization

Education

Technical college diploma or University degree

Job description

• Assist with supervising the functions of an analytical testing department, including, but not limited to, the
• generation and reporting of analytical data and the prioritizing of sample load in the department,
• maintaining turn-around-time and test requirements required of the clients.
• Within the scope of authority, the employee is responsible for the accuracy of analytical data and completeness of analytical testing reports developed in the department.
• Providing support for testing and equipment maintenance (more details below).

Equipment Commissioning and Validation

• In conjunction with the General Manager and Operations Manager, assesses Instrument particulars for suitability to application
• In conjunction with the General Manager and Operations Manager, ensures that equipment pre-arrival requirements are met
• Assists with installation, calibration, system performance evaluation and confirmation that equipment meets required performance specifications

Test Method Validation

• Validation of the test method, including instrument particulars, to ensure conformance to normatively referenced test method standards and in-house performance and QC requirements.
• Reception and maintenance of Certified Reference Materials, Reagents, Equipment related testing and instrument Consumables,
• Determination of Reference and routine materials required for Test Method Validation
• Designing and implementing an appropriate Test Method Validation process
• Documenting the Test Method Validation and Equipment process to common accreditation standards
• Preparing a robust, technically accurate and complete Test Method Validation report

General Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Maintaining glassware by proper handling, including appropriate washing, drying, storage, usage and inspection.
• Demonstrating and Applying a Working knowledge of Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and Insulating Fluid (Liquid) Analysis as required.
• Understanding principles of chemical analysis, analytical and physical chemistry.
• Receiving incoming samples and properly inputting customer, sample and HV equipment information into laboratory database.
• Assisting with sample preparations, materials handling, and traceability.
• Running chemical tests on lab equipment as instructed by the General Manager.
• Performing other lab functions as directed by the General Manager.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Technical college diploma or a University degree and 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Able to meet deadlines and simultaneously work on multiple projects as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to problem solve. Attention to detail.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Attention to internal and external customers’ needs.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

RESA Power is the industry leader in electrical life extension products and services with many locations across the United States and Canada. We are experts in servicing major power distribution and control markets and have one of the largest inventories of obsolete and hard-to-find components in the industry. ~ Service is our product

Core Cultural Competencies

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family.
• We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 5%

Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily. Position requires standing and using computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

About the company

Providing mission critical MRO solutions designed to extend the life of vital electrical systems- from maintenance/analysis to power studies and training.

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