Laboratory Technician

HF SinclairMississauga, ON, CA

9 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Basic Function

Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. an HF Sinclair company, located in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a permanent full-time Laboratory Technicians for the Quality Control Lab. This is a entry level position within the line of progression of the Laboratory according to the terms and conditions of the Laboratory performance-based progression program (PBP) and the collective agreement Reporting to the Laboratory Coordinator, the Laboratory Technician is primarily responsible for the safe and accurate testing of lubricant and grease finished products and unit streams in accordance to our established Lubricant Management System (LMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The incumbent continually seeks greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the workplace specifically in the laboratory setting in order to understand not just what you do but why you do it. With a responsibility to provide quality results, the incumbent does not take or tolerate shortcuts and if the procedure is incorrect, fixes it.

Job Duties

Perform physical and analytical requirements in a consistent, accurate and safe manner
Perform routine and periodic testing according to established Learning Management System (LMS) procedure and work instructions
Conduct testing of certification tanks / blends and refinery stream samples
Accurately record data on spreadsheets / books and into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and SAP
Perform quality checks, calibrations, understand statistical process control and control charting
Troubleshoot analyzer malfunctions
Review LMS and Work Instructions as required
Participate in SWAP (Safe Work Attitude & Practices) program, perform observations
Maintain good housekeeping standards
Identify inventory and non-inventory items in need of replenishment or repair

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant analytical laboratory experience is mandatory

Laboratory instrumentation experience and knowledge is an asset

Education Level

Successfully completed a post-secondary degree or diploma in a Chemistry-related discipline

Required Skills

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Knowledge of WHMIS, SDS and GHS

Able to work safely in a team environment

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Computer savvy – competent in Microsoft Office programs; experience with SAP, LIMS

Proven analytical skills with high attention to detail

Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation issues

Collaborate with others in order to achieve the best results and deliver the most value in a safe and reliable and timely manner

Strong time management skills

Ability to work both in a team and independently

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

Work Conditions

Laboratory based within a refinery / manufacturing site. Required to work in Lubricants laboratory and refinery environment, warehouse / plant environment, and out of doors environment including but not limited to with chemicals, tank wagons, tank cars and tanks

Work is fast paced and can be high stress as a result of the need to meet customer demands while maintaining ISO, TS and LMS requirements

This is a unionized position with UNIFOR 593

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must progress to Lab Technician level 1 as per the terms of the collective agreement

Benefits

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, climbing up to 20ft, reaching or grasping, wearing personal protective equipment, advanced level of reading, writing, and performing math calculations, perceiving color differences, and effective communication with others. Must be physically able to climb stairs and industrial accesses (e.g. ladders, trucks) and lift up to 23Kg / 50lbs.