Chemical Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago


Pickering, Ontario, Canada Ontario Power Generation Full time

Role Overview

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a skilled Chemical Technician to join our team in Pickering, ON. As a Chemical Technician, you will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with innovative experts in the chemical and environmental side of our industrial generating utility organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in chemical and environmental matters, including workplace hazards, and work with environmental and health and safety legislation and chemical and waste management.
  • Carry out routine and non-standard tests and analyses associated with station chemistry, hazardous material identification, water treatment, and environmental monitoring processes.
  • Make recommendations associated with system chemistry, including the water treatment plant and other areas of the station.
  • Assist in the implementation of local and corporate programs relative to concerns regarding environmental legislation, waste management, contaminated lands, emergency preparedness and response plans, and health and safety issues.
  • Perform sampling and analyses according to established procedures and participate in commissioning activities associated with plant modifications, equipment start-ups, and maintenance programs.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of a reporting system to provide feedback for controlling work, materials, costs, and other purposes.
  • Initiate or require corrective actions to address adverse system trends, ensuring compliance with approved, applicable governance.
  • Responsible for all aspects of operating assigned equipment and systems, performing basic maintenance for instruments and sampling equipment.
  • Accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of self and others, in accordance with technical/operating procedures and standards.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent, plus two years of further study in a community college in a Chemical Technician Laboratory program or Environmental Technician program.
  • A minimum of 2+ years laboratory experience in a related industry is strongly preferred.
  • Related Industries such as: Nuclear Generating Stations, Thermal Generating Stations, Refineries/Steel Mills/Paper Mills, Chemical manufacturers, and Nuclear Laboratories.
  • Work planning and execution skills, knowledge of chemical analytical procedures, on-line instrumentation, laboratory QA/QC programs, environmental monitoring systems, laboratory safety principles, and theoretical chemistry principles.
  • Experience working with LIMS (lab information management system) would be an asset.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent problem-solving skills.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, we're building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change:

Safety – it's our business

Integrity – always lead with integrity

Excellence – never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Our promise to you:

We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.

Opportunities to stretch and develop.

Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.

Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.

We support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.



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