Laboratory Technician Iii Pressure-volume-temperature-compositional

SAIT’s **Applied Research and Innovation Services** department helps partners conceptualize, prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canada’s top applied-research colleges, SAIT has 50,000 square feet of specialized research labs, facilities, and full-time research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.

**The Opportunity**

As a** Laboratory Technician III Pressure-Volume-Temperature-Compositional (PVTC)**you will play a critical role in analyzing reservoir fluid properties to support oil and gas exploration and production. This position involves conducting high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) experiments, including PVT analysis, phase behavior studies, and compositional analysis of hydrocarbons. The technician will operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment, ensure data accuracy, and adhere to industry safety and quality standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of petroleum fluid behavior are essential for success in this role.

Strong analytical skills, project management experience, attention to detail and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role. This role requires consistent attention to confidentiality and strict adherence to SAIT’s non
- disclosure policies.

**The Role**:
- ** Lab Activities**:

- Take direction for scope and objective of experiments
- Fluid Characterization: PVTC
- Field pilot tests using PVTC to design and evaluate field projects
- Evaluate heavy oil phase behaviour - solubility, viscosity, and density
- Heavy oil and solvent mixtures investigations
- Calibrate advanced measurements systems - nuclear magnetic resonance
- Gas chromatograph
- Rotary evaporator
- Fluid property analysis
- Water cut analysis with centrifuge methods
- Distillation of fluid samples using Dean Stark apparatus
- Coriolis flow and densitometer devices
- Management of sample inventory and sample testing priorities
- Preparation of analytical reports
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Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation**:

- PVT Cells
- Gas Chromatography
- Viscometers
- Densimeters
- High pressure pumps
- Vacuum pumps
- Spectrometers (FTIR, Uv-Vis)
- Digital Pressure and Temperature Sensors
- Separator test equipment
- Dehydrators and Mercury -free gas compressors
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Track Consumables, Ordering Materials**:

- Track all consumables used in the execution of the research
- Prepare invoices for the industry partner
- Order consumables and keep necessary materials and supplies in good order to all for continuous operation of the lab work

**Required Qualifications & Experience**:
- Chemical Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology, or Petroleum Engineering diploma
- 3+ years demonstrated lab research experience in petroleum engineering, geology or geophysics, chemical engineering
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Preferred**:

- Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience in a senior technical role
- 5+ years of experience in a senior field role petroleum engineering

**Skills Required**:
- WHIMS
- Experience in PVT analysis, fluid phase behaviour studies and reservoir fluid sampling
- HPHT lab equipment experience
- Gas chromatographs and viscometers
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and petroleum chemistry
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Analytical software
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Excellent time management and able to work in a high-pressure environment
- High degree of organizational skills, and problem-solving ability, given the dynamic and often confidential nature of research projects
- High degree of confidentiality and discretion
- Willingness to embrace new ideas, methods, and work environments
- Adjusting workflows and priorities as partner needs shift
- Seeking opportunities for upskilling and acquiring new competencies
- Working effectively with different teams during day-to-day tasks performance, including the implementation and sustain change

**Job classification**:Technologist III

**Salary range**:$64,625.60 - $ 83,928.00

**# of positions**:1

**Hours Per Week**:40

**Posting closing date**:Open until position is filled

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