Laboratory Technologist Jobs

Worker Type: Employee

Group: Lloyd Refinery - Analytical Services Lab Department

Job Post End Date: 07/04/2023

About this opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technologist to join our Analytical Services Laboratory (ASL) at the Lloydminster Refinery. Reporting to the Laboratory team lead, this self-motivated individual will use their talents to analyze a variety of samples within specified timelines set by our clients. This fast paced and highly technical position will also assist in the field for regulatory and non-regulatory sampling and analysis.

The ASL is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory which maintains a quality system of the highest standard developed over the last 17 years and accepts oil, water, gas and various other sample matrices from the field, company facilities and the Lloydminster Refinery.

Work environment:

This is a full-time position working a 5 and 2 work schedule (Monday to Friday). This position is based at the Refinery and requires the successful candidate to live in the Lloydminster area.

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About Cenovus:

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

For more information, visit cenovus.com.

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Why we work at Cenovus:

• Flex time
• Volunteering opportunities
• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Community Investment activities
• Company/team building events
• Competitive compensation
• Safety as a core value
• Inclusive work environment
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more

Responsibilities:

• Follow and maintain all laboratory procedures.
• Efficiently and accurately capture and report data.
• Follows all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities.
• Provide coverage for field sampling technologist (ie month-end LACT mixing, passive air sampling for volatile organic carbons (VOC’s) and sulfur stations, and sampling a variety of gas samples).
• Work towards positive change and uphold Cenovus’s core safety values and principles.
• Research and develop methods and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) seeking a constant state of improvement.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance and calibration on lab instrumentation.
• Maintain communication and build strong relationships with internal and external clients.
• Prepare material for monthly, bi-monthly and yearly meetings.
• Sample analysis using various types of lab instrumentation; Flash, Cloud and Pour Point, IC, HPIC, ICP, GC, various distillations, trace oil analysis using X-Ray, Sulfur and Nitrogen Chemiluminescence as well as KF, TAN, MCRT and other bench techniques.
• Complete timely analysis on various samples using a variety of analytical techniques.
• Lab housekeeping duties, stocking laboratory supplies, and general cleaning of equipment, work area, sample management, and waste disposal.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of crude and process oil analysis, wet chemistry, and water analysis techniques.
• Minimum 2-year diploma in Chemical Technology or B. Sc Chemistry degree.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 including all the related documentation for writing analytical methods, SOP’s and form submittals
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license is required.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to the relevant requirements of Cenovus’s Alcohol and Drug Policy which includes pre-assignment testing.
• Knowledge of LIMS (laboratory information management system)
• Strong computer skills in Excel, MS Word, Access and macro’s
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation with enhanced troubleshooting skills.
• 5 years’ work experience in the petroleum industry.
• Eligibility for certification in ACPA or ASET
• The following would be considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

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Note: The application deadline for this position is July 3, 2023 at 11:59 pm MST

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills, and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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