Laboratory Technician

2 days ago

Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Suncor Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 Contract

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Do you have experience working in a refinery laboratory? Are you seeking an opportunity to perform sample analysis in a Quality Control environment? Would you be excited to join a team that conducts over one hundred different analyses? If so, our Edmonton Refinery Laboratory offers the opportunity to showcase your skills and advance your career with us.

What we offer:

  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-baseduplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help yousave for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans withcompany matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensivecompany-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family tosupport your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off torecharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, andemployee training and development programs are just a few ways we’rededicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

  • Chemical Technology Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Science
  • 5 years of Chemistry Lab experience. Familiar with Gasoline, Diesel and JetFuel testing
  • Proficiency in wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation
  • Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or SAP
  • Knowledge of ASTM methods for petroleum testing

Responsibilities:

  • Execute daily laboratory analysis on crude oil, intermediates, and finishedproducts using approved Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintain, calibrate, and verify the performance of laboratory instruments(e.g., gas chromatographs, viscometers)
  • Record and report analytical data accurately using Laboratory InformationManagement Systems (LIMS)
  • Collect, prepare, and analyze samples, including cleaning glassware andmaintaining laboratory hygiene
  • Participate in lab quality programs and troubleshoot non-conformance trends

Location and other key details:

  • You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801Petroleum Way
  • The shift schedule is a 4 day a week with the requirement to work one weekendday every 5 weeks. with the potential for extended work. Hours will be basedon business needs
  • This position is a unionized, overtime eligible position
  • Being in a laboratory, there is a significant risk of exposure to chemicals
  • The environment requires the use of PPE; safety boots, safety glasses,respiratory equipment, safety gloves, hearing protection, and specializedsafety equipment (clothing, smocks, face shields). Must be able to climbstairs/ ladders and lift up to 50 lbs

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and buildingan inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members ofour team feel safe, valued and respected.