Chemistry Lab Technician

Chemistry Lab technician - NETE

Weir Marine Engineering

LaSalle, QC, Canada

Onsite

Purpose of Role:
_ _Weir Marine Engineering currently has a challenging opportunity for a Chemistry Lab technician. This position is for a Co-op student (Part-time) with possible full time and is based at the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) in Montreal (LaSalle), Quebec.

Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and 10 years of residence in Canada (MANDATORY).

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct testing and analysis of Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) samples to ASTM, ISO or CFTO standards in support of NETE Tasks.- Develop, write, and revise Work Instructions (WI) that pertain to the instrumentation being used in the Chemistry Laboratory.- Maintain Chemistry Laboratory equipment and update their respective maintenance records.- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:- DEC in one of the sciences or equivalent and currently enrolled in a science field at a University.- Bilingual (English / French) and ability to communicate effectively at all levels with peers, supervisors and clients- Thorough knowledge of standard MS Office software such as Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to quickly adapt to new technology and to acquire new technical skills

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
- Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status._