UP - Technicians - Lab Technician II

Job Description

Job Title: UP - Technicians - Lab Technician II
Work Location: Fort McMurray Field Office
Start/End Dates: 5/16/2024 - 5/15/2025
Assignment Scope: Laboratory Field Sampling Technician to join the team at facilities. This position will be a site-based role, where the central job function will be collecting and analyzing samples to provide accurate data to operations. The successful candidate will also comply with a QA/QC laboratory program to ensure accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

* Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
* Collect and extract well pad emulsion, gas and liquid samples. Self-contained breathing apparatus SCBA can be required at times.
* Prepare extracted emulsion samples for analysis.
* Perform various routine tests in an efficient manner, primarily Karl Fisher water analysis.
* Communicate sample results clearly and efficiently.
* Calibration and maintenance of equipment ensuring readiness for use.
* Utilize, calibrate and maintain Karl Fischer titrator and Anton Paar Density/Viscosity meter.
* Collect process samples in an operating plant area, following all applicable safety precautions.
* Ensure laboratory facilities are kept clean and in a safe and functional condition.
* Ensure that all laboratory supplies and expendables are available and in stock.
* The successful candidate will be working in a collaborative team environment, and will be assisting in the management, control and co-ordination of samples sent offsite.
* Assist lab technicians/technologists when scheduled.
* Interface with Operators, Maintenance and Instrumentation Group Process and Facility Engineers, and Site Management.

***Please note that this is a site based 14/14 rotational schedule position***

Basic Qualifications

* This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Alcohol and Drug policy, which includes pre-assignment testing.
* Have completed H2S Alive before arriving to site to begin work.
* Valid Driver's license - Comfortable driving a truck.
* Willing to work in a high paced physical role in an outside environment ~50% of the time.
* Self-starter: ability to work with limited direction
* Strong written and verbal communications skills
* Basic skills in Microsoft Productivity programs.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment, utilizing strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to comply with a 14/14 rotational schedule, 12 hrs. Day shift.
* Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

* A true understanding and commitment to HSE leadership, and core values
* Experience in SAGD refinery or process plant sectors.
* Minimum Chemistry technology/Chemical engineering or other Laboratory technology degree; diploma or equivalent
* Power engineering ticket or partial education
* Experience in a laboratory field emulsion and gas sampling and testing.
* Experience in laboratory QA/QC program implementation.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.