Contract Laboratory Technician

One of our clients, a major oil and gas company, has tasked us to seek a Lab Technician to join their team. To work independently 4 days per week, 10 hours per day shift, in Lloydminster, AB performing quality control testing and analysis on various process samples and finished products. 

• Conduct quality control testing on process samples and finished products.(Oil, Water, Gas samples)
• Sample analysis utilizing various types of lab instrumentation: IC, ICP, GC, Distillation Apparatus (Atmospheric and Vacuum), KF titrators, and hand titrators.
• Maintain the laboratory in a neat and organized condition. Including stock of laboratory supplies, and general cleaning of equipment, work area, sample management, and waste disposal.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and calibration on lab instrumentation.
• Efficiently and accurately capture and report data.
• Follow and maintain all laboratory procedures.
• Complies with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 year diploma in Chemical Technology
• ACPA or ASET or eligibility for certification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant laboratory experience
• 2 years of relevant laboratory experience in the petroleum industry.
Competencies
• Knowledge of wet chemistry, petroleum and water laboratory techniques
• Strong working knowledge of related computerized equipment such as ICP, IC, Gas Chromatography, etc
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation with enhanced troubleshooting skills
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Safety Conscience