Lab Technician

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with the team to collect and analyze samples from process streams and tankage from various locations.
• Utilize established procedures (ASTM, CGSB) to obtain accurate results.
• Ensure contributions meet quality assurance and turnaround time specifications.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by following established safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and basic lab equipment use and maintenance.
• Perform duties of a physical nature such as climbing ladder/stairs, carrying samples and walking on various terrain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you’ll work with:

The Team: You will work closely with the lab team along with operations and engineering. The lab strives to cultivate a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why it matters:

We fuel Western Canada. Our Refinery strives to be a recognized leader in safety, reliability and sustainability within the petroleum-refining industry.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Production, Trades and Maintenance and:

• Have successfully completed Grade 12 and a minimum post-secondary diploma/certificate in Chemical Technology/Biotechnology or a in Chemistry or Biochemistry. In addition, candidates are required to have completed at least one Organic Chemistry and one Analytical Chemistry class as part of their program.
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence
• You possess a good mechanical aptitude and are physically capable to perform Lab and general maintenance work.
• You must be prepared to participate in and successfully complete the additional Lab Training Programs involved.

What we offer:

• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.