Laboratory-Field Technologist Or Engineer

This entry level role is a full time position and required to support our materials testing facility team and is

essential to support both laboratory and field materials testing and fitness for service activities. The primary

goal of the material testing team is to evaluate materials and equipment failures to determine material

properties, condition, and failure cause and to provide solutions for our clients. We specialize in materials and

corrosion including high temperature, sour service, microbiologically influenced corrosion, and environmentally

assisted cracking mechanisms. We also provide corrosion and materials support and materials selection for

emerging markets such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and a variety of renewable energy technologies. Our

pressure equipment and pipeline divisions support compliance, inspection, and asset integrity services. This is

an excellent development opportunity to launch into a career of materials engineering, corrosion, asset

integrity and inspection.

This position is required to provide support to the laboratory team in terms of maintaining and setting up

equipment and samples for testing. Ensuring clean work areas and performing maintenance and odd jobs

around the Testing Center facility. It also requires moving, cutting and preparing samples for analysis. Field

travel and testing in boilers and pressure equipment using in-situ metallographic and hardness testing

equipment is required. This role is hands on and requires good physical ability and can lead to progression

within Group 10 as this role is the foundation of learning for the Group 10 Materials Testing facility.

Note: This role is based out of Group 10’s Testing Center in Calgary, Alberta and occasional field travel will be

required. In order To fulfill the duties of this role, the successful applicant will be required to work from the

Testing Center on a full-time basis, therefore remote-work or work-from-home is not an option for this

position.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This role may include, but is not limited to, the following based on area of discipline:

- Working in a laboratory environment with field testing periodically (some travel required).

- Understand, maintain & operate materials testing equipment (hardness testers, Charpy impact testers,

load frames, abrasion testers, autoclaves & associated equipment for metals, plastics & coatings).

Laboratory Equipment

- Maintain and improve lab equipment and working areas on a routine basis.

- Ensure all instruments, tools, equipment, and computers are maintained in top working condition and

calibrated as required.

Laboratory Sample Preparation

- Provide assistance with sample preparation including but not limited to cutting, sand blasting,

mounting samples, and polishing samples.

- Aid in the completion of analysis work including but not limited to, optical microscopy analysis,

hardness testing, impact testing, tensile testing, detailed macro images and measurement of defects.

- Manage the movement of materials in and out of the Testing Center including chemicals for testing and

the removal of waste.

- Field Testing

- Perform insitu metallography in boilers and furnaces and field sample collection and testing.

- Complete field work under the supervision and guidance of senior staff.

- Assist with “general labour” tasks as required and have capability of moving heavy and awkward

samples while using safe lifting techniques and equipment to do so.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must Have’s

- Mechanically inclined, hands on with samples & equipment and willing to get their hands dirty.

- Have capability of moving heavy and awkward samples.

- Have a valid Alberta Driver’s License & ability to travel as required by the client .

- PC skills with proficiency with the MS Office suite.

- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

See It, Own It, Get It Done

- Positive attitude and a high degree of ethics and professionalism is required.

- Strong organizational skills - multi-tasking & solving problems quickly and independently.

- Top notch communication skills so that you can interface directly with clients to meet their demands.

Laboratory Support

- Maintain a high level of detail and accuracy with documentation and data.

- Strong analytical skills

- Knowledge of failure analysis and API, NACE, ASME, ASTM, AWS/CWB, and CSA codes would be considered an asset.

- Demonstrable technical research and report writing skills.

- Educational knowledge and hands on experience with mechanical testing and metallography is an asset.

Safety

- Strong safety awareness - understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.

- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

- Initiation & completion of all safety documentation as required by the Laboratory Supervisor.

Teamwork

- Must have the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

- Flexibility is crucial in your job duties and in supporting other team members as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Metallurgy / Materials / Welding / Engineering or Engineering

Technology disciplines

- APEGA registration or eligibility.

- Entry level position however some experience is preferred