Lab Sampling Technician

**Lab Sampling Technician**

A Camp based Lab Sampling Technician position is currently open with NRS at a SAGD facility in Northern Alberta.

Perform sampling tasks throughout the plant site, field and off sites to support critical and core analysis for our operations, ensuring these samples are representative of the source. The Lab Sampling Technician will carry out routine and non-routine lab sampling of waters, sweet and sour gases and oils.

**Accountabilities / Responsibilities**:

- Support lab operation, safety and environmental systems
- Support stake holders on projects, R&D and operations optimization
- Troubleshoot plant process/sampling issues
- Look for and lead efforts to improve processes and procedures as it relates to positio
- Carry out routine and non-routine lab sampling
- Communicate with Operations on plant issues impacting sampling and safety
- Ensure proper safety protocols are in place and in practice when performing duties
- Identify issues that impact safety, environment and/or production

**Education / Professional Designations / Qualifications**
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- High school education, or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Laboratory and field experience
- Ability to work long hours with physically demanding work, often outdoors and in the elements

**Work Shift**
- FIFO - Camp Based Position (flights from Edmonton & Calgary)
- Work Schedule / Hours of work: 11hrs 26min per day, 7on / 7off schedule. 80hrs/rotation.

**Rates**
- T4: $33-40 per hour and Independent Contractor: $41-48 per hour

**Other Terms**
- Team oriented and self-motivated in a dynamic environment
- Strong mechanical skills, and proven decision-making ability
- Subject to the requirements of alcohol and drug policy, including pre-assignment screening, as this is a safety sensitive position
- Subject to a criminal record check
- Valid class 5 driver’s license-Subject to the requirements of alcohol and drug policy, including pre-assignment screening, as this is a safety sensitive position
- Previous Lab Work is an Asset but is not required
- Previous Sampling experience is an Asset but not required
- Familiarity within the oil or gas industry
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, documentation and organizational skills
- Proficient with standard software including LIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. is preferred
- experience in the SAGD industry and understanding this process would be an asset
- High safety standards

Pay: $33.00-$48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 80 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Oilfield: 2 years (required)
- Sampling / Fluids Handling: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-20
Expected start date: 2025-05-07