Laboratory Technologist Jobs

We have a fantastic opportunity as a Laboratory Technologist on a full time contract basis with 10 hr days m-f in beautiful Stikine Region of British Columbia to work as part of a diverse team on mega world class and one of Canada's largest projects.

The opportunity exists for you to utilize and further grow your skills while being part of a fantastic growiing community and being part of history!

Reporting to the Senior Head of Laboratory, as the Laboratory technologist you'll be a key member of the laboratory team in assisting and developing, validating and implementing laboratory test methods to support lab sample testing for operational support, and contribute to developing the laboratory quality, safety manual and establish EQP standards.

To succeed with us in Laboratory Department , we need your:

• Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities.
• Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities
• Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries
• Develop your own capabilities and of others through coaching, mentoring, that help people build their careers

You will use your expertise to:

During EXECUTE phase of the project (including module fabrication, pre-commissioning ,commissioning, start up and ramp up):

• Train laboratory team members on test methods
• Contribute in developing preventative maintenance plans for lab equipment
• Contribute to the development of laboratory quality manual and safety manual
• Contribute in performing calibrations where needed on lab equipment.
• Assist in writing laboratory SOP's
• Assist in validating and implementing test methods.
• Support in receiving ISO 17025 certification for the laboratory.
• Engage with the wider production team to build a strong and coherent culture of collaboration between operations and laboratory.

During OPERATE phase:

• Drive best in class performance by embracing a learner mindset to develop digitally enabled lab of the future leveraging technology and data.
• Participate in quality non-compliance investigations and share learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for performing routine and adhoc testing on process samples and finished products
• Responsible for communicating abnormal and off-spec results to operations in a timely manner to facilitate operational adjustments if needed.
• Responsible for performing and maintaining a robust preventative maintenance plan for key lab equipment.
• Support regular health check of laboratory quality management systems and provide feedback for improvement.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory of lab supplies, chemicals and reagents for a smooth lab operation.
• Responsible for troubleshooting lab equipment when issues arise.
• Responsible for maintaining safety in the lab by following established safety protocols and raising safety concerns and solutions in a timely manner.

To be successful, you will have:

• 3+ years experience in LNG/Refining/Petrochemical or heavy industry operations
• Strong networking and business relationship building skills is strongly desired.
• Ability to support and sustain changes.
• Strong knowledge and experience with key lab equipment such as Gas Chromatography, IC's, ICP, Titrators, Spectrophotometers, pH and conductivity meters etc.
• Strong Knowledge of ASTM and Standard Water and wastewater testing test methods, ISO 17025 standard
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Work together with/ align with other engineering disciplines for supporting operations shift teams
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or Chemical Technology Diploma or Chemical Engineering Technology
• Proven safety leadership skills, good understanding of HSSE requirements, track record in managing personal and process safety.

This role requires that you:

• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.
• This is an Overtime Eligible role.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit) (External role)
• Commissioning and Start up when assigned: 10hr min rotating shiftwork. Additional hours will be required during turnaround to support execution.
• Live in the beautiful District of Stikine region. For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore the area.
• Regular 40/hrs./week with weekend and evening rotations
• Are willing to comply with LNGC's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.