Lab Technician

4 weeks ago

Sarnia, Canada Plains All American Pipeline Full time

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains is looking to fill the position of Lab Technician at our gas processing facility located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. In this role, you will benefit from a team environment and be responsible for the daily collection and testing of various gas, LPG, water, and chemical samples at the plant. As a member of the Sarnia Operations team within Unifor Local 914, you will report to the Supervisor, Production, Logistics, Measurement & Quality.

**Responsibilities**:

- Understand and follow lab ASTM procedures to produce reliable and precise data.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of product quality issues, environmental concerns, and safety issues.
- Ensure adequate inventory of laboratory parts, chemicals, and supplies on hand at all times.
- Properly store lab chemicals and supplies and dispose of lab waste properly.
- Perform routine sampling of hydrocarbon (high and low vapor pressure products) and non-hydrocarbon products, ensuring product meet and/or exceed product specifications.
- Review and evaluate test results and synthesize into reports for internal and external stakeholders (i.e., customers, regulators).
- Generate and maintain records (e.g., service records, third-party lab results) and documentation.
- Ensure work area is maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
- Assist with audits, non-routine inspections, and lessons learned.
- Demonstrate competency and assist with functional competency assessments.
- Demonstrate understanding of all facility safety and PPE requirements.

Qualifications:

- Chemical Technology or Chemical Engineering Technology diploma.
- Bachelor’s degree in science considered an asset.
- 5 years’ experience in a laboratory setting (academic or industry), preferably within the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with complex instrumentation and equipment such as gas chromatographs, analyzers, and titrators.
- Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
- Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed.
- Strong safety orientation.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Energetic, well-organized, and self-motivated.
- Able to carry and lift cylinders weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Able to take direction from senior staff and interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
- Strong computer, database, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to maintain positive working relationships with external organizations, vendors, and agencies.
- Permanent residency within 100 km of the Sarnia Facility.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
- Compliance with the Company’s requirement to be clean shaven to ensure proper fit of emergency PPE.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great

benefits program
- As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021

Plains Sustainability Report


All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.

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