Laboratory Technician
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Overview:
Do you have experience working in a refinery laboratory? Are you seeking an opportunity to perform sample analysis in a Quality Control environment? Would you be excited to join a team that conducts over one hundred different analyses? If so, our Edmonton Refinery Laboratory offers the opportunity to showcase your skills and advance your career with us.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- Chemical Technology Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Science
- 5 years of Refinery Lab experience. Familiar with Gasoline, Diesel and Jet Fuel testing
- Proficiency in wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or SAP
- Knowledge of ASTM methods for petroleum testing
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
- Execute daily laboratory analysis on crude oil, intermediates, and finished products using approved Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintain, calibrate, and verify the performance of laboratory instruments (e.g., gas chromatographs, viscometers)
- Record and report analytical data accurately using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Collect, prepare, and analyze samples, including cleaning glassware and maintaining laboratory hygiene
- Participate in lab quality programs and troubleshoot non-conformance trends
Location and other Key details:
- You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way
- The shift schedule is a 4 day a week with the requirement to work one weekend day every 5 weeks. with the potential for extended work. Hours will be based on business needs
- This position is a unionized, overtime eligible position
- Being in a laboratory, there is a significant risk of exposure to chemicals
- The environment requires the use of PPE; safety boots, safety glasses, respiratory equipment, safety gloves, hearing protection, and specialized safety equipment (clothing, smocks, face shields). Must be able to climb stairs/ ladders and lift up to 50 lbs
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
You will be redirected to Suncor's official careers portal to complete your application.