Quality Control Technician

Source Energy Services' success is attributed to the passion and commitment of our employees across all levels of the company. We are a company of dedicated, hard-working professionals who proudly work within the energy industry. Be part of a growing, dynamic, and evolving company.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Peace River, AB

The Quality Control Technician collects/prepares samples and performs laboratory tests to ensure our material continually meets or exceeds our high-quality standards. This position requires work in outside weather conditions.

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive industry wage
• Be part of a growing company
• Strong HSE culture
• Opportunities for advancement – great place to start your career
• Source invests in our employees and their success

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collect product samples from various areas of the production process.
• Conduct quality tests ensuring attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Understand and apply all normal laboratory calculations for the product being developed.
• Understand and apply industry quality standards. Follow the Company's laboratory best practices and standards.
• Understand the plant process, monitor quality samples, and analyze information. Use reason to address issues and problems. Summarize and communicate findings with appropriate staff.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Document results clearly and thoroughly along with proper record keeping for daily production and inspections.
• Maintain laboratory working areas to ensure clean, orderly, and safe working conditions.
• Shovel/clean up spillage of sand, rock, or mud at conveyor transfer points, feeder discharges, plant leakage areas, and spillovers. 
• Observe and monitor production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations and to identify malfunctions.
• Perform plant inspections, within scope, and report issues to plant operator and/or shift supervisor.
• Assist maintenance with special projects when required.
• Cross-train in other positions as needed.
• Promote a positive company image during the course and scope of the performance of these duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous work history in a laboratory setting, preferred.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics, including percentages and fractions as well as the ability to use a calculator.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and data entry.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply written procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work well on a team.

What Will Help You Succeed:
We are looking for individuals with a hardworking attitude, who have working knowledge of tools and mechanics. Individuals must be self-motivated and adaptable to change. Other things that will help you succeed in this role include:

• A technical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different personalities

Dollars & Cents:

• Paid vacation time
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Holiday pay
• RRSP matching program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and a company-wide Health & Wellness Program
• Annual bonus program
• Referral bonus program

About Source Energy Services:

Source Energy Services is a company that focuses on the integrated production and distribution of frac sand, as well as the distribution of other bulk completion materials not produced by Source. Source provides its customers with an end-to-end solution for frac sand supported by its Wisconsin and Peace River mines and processing facilities, its Western Canadian terminal network and its "last mile" logistics capabilities, including its trucking operations, and Sahara, a proprietary well site mobile sand storage and handling system.

Source's full-service approach allows customers to rely on its logistics platform to increase reliability of supply and to ensure the timely delivery of frac sand and other bulk completion materials at the well site