Title: Lab Technician III
Location: Fort McMurray Field Office
Contract Length: 1 Year
Schedule: 14 Days On/14 Days Off (12hr Days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CPCs Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
• Perform various routine tests in an efficient manner, not limited to the following: pH, turbidity, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, sulfites, chlorides, silica, bitumen-in-water, density, viscosity, BS&W, and Particle Analysis
• Communicate off-spec sample results clearly and efficiently
• Utilize, calibrate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to: TOC/TIC analyzer, IC, ICP-OES, Hach Spectrometer, Moisture Analyzer, Anton Paar Densitometer/Viscometer, Karl Fischer titrator, centrifuges, Particle Analyzer
• Troubleshoot and calibrate equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance
• Collect process samples in an operating plant, following all applicable safety precautions
• Provide necessary training and coaching to junior members of lab staff team; work in a team environment to accomplish goals
• Ensure laboratory facility is kept clean and in a safe and functional condition
• Ensure that all laboratory supplies and expendables are available and in stock
• Interface with Operators, Process and Facility Engineers, and Site Management
• Stay current with new technologies and test methods for continuous improvement of laboratory function

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Chemistry technology / Laboratory technology degree; diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ analytical and QA/QC experience
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the CPC’s Alcohol and Drug policy, which includes pre-assignment testing
• Experience in troubleshooting, modification and validation of methods
• Proven ability to maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• 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, day shift and night shift
• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable/Able to drive a half ton pickup truck

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


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