Lab Technologist Job at Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility
Department: Quality & Integrity Area
Overview
Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Redwater office is recruiting for a Lab Technologist to join the team. The Lab Technician will execute laboratory quality assurance tasks, that may include sampling, lab analysis, results distribution, equipment troubleshooting & maintenance and any other tasks assigned. In addition, the Lab Technologist may be assigned to work on special projects that involve laboratory services, quality issues, and process optimization activities.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Quality and Integrity at the Redwater Facility, the individual will join an experienced team responsible for supporting the facility’s on-stream and finished product quality control and assurance efforts.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Collect routine and spot samples in the plant on numerous streams, associated with NGL fractionation operations, pipelines, cavern storage, truck, and rail terminal operations;
- Execution of wet chemistry analysis (acid/base and Karl Fischer titrations, Reid Vapor Pressures, density verifications) on various product and utility streams;
- Calibration, operation, and maintenance of wet chemistry instruments;
- Operating various gas chromatographs utilized at the facility, including calibration, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and method development;
- Review, interpret, and report lab results. Investigate abnormal and off-spec results. Compare results to recognized industry and facility product specifications;
- Develop and update laboratory procedures;
- Change out carrier gas and calibration standards for lab instruments;
- Work closely with plant operations to monitor and troubleshoot operational performance and quality control issues;
- Interface with Third Party labs on outsourced analyses; and
- Participate and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
Job Qualifications
- A diploma in Chemical Technology or a B. Sc. in Chemistry;
- 4+ years Lab Technologist/Technician experience in a petrochemical/refinery plant or third-party laboratory with a field support role;
- Ability to work in fast paced, ever changing environment as both an individual and team member;
- Effective organization, communication and interpersonal skills are required;
- A motivated self-starter with attention to detail;
- Strong analytical and trouble shooting skills for interpreting and actioning abnormal results; and
- Valid driver’s license.
The following are considered an asset for this position:
- Familiarity with ASTM and UOP laboratory analysis standards and procedures used in the chemical industry as well as SDS / GHS/ TDG;
- Past experience running Speciated sulfur and hydrocarbon analysis on gas chromatographs including identification and quantification components and contaminants;
- Previous experience with laboratory equipment manufactured by Agilent Technologies, Metrohm, Anton Parr, and Grabner;
- Experience in an operating plant and familiar with plant risks and sampling risks;
- Assembling process connections to collect samples (including Swagelok tubing, hoses, piping); and
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Agilent OpenLab.
This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” so will require Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing. You may also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract.
The successful candidate must live within 100 km of Redwater.
We offer competitive compensation; including base plus incentive bonus, pension & savings plans, health benefits, employee development programs to support personal development and career progression, in an environment that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.
No agency calls please.
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees have the ability to thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.
For more than 65 years, Pembina has safely and reliably served North America’s energy industry, delivering oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production to North American markets.
Powering Pembina's growth are our smart, creative and energetic people who allow us to remain a disciplined and responsible energy transportation and service provider and a trusted member in our communities.
Our expectations are high and our rewards reflect this: We treat our people well – whether it’s through our compensation package, community engagement or volunteer opportunities.
Pembina provides everything you could want in an employer. We are a proud recipient of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2018-2022), Alberta's Top Employers (2014-2022) and an Employer Partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. We are also a strong supporter of Skills Canada.
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