Lab Technician
Canada, Ontario, Sarnia
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week / CA$ 33 - 43 per hour
Experience: 4-6 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
Brunel is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support quality control and testing within a fast-paced petrochemical environment. In this role, you will perform both routine and non-routine analysis on in-process and finished products, ensuring all materials meet strict specifications and regulatory standards.
What are you going to do
- Adhere to safety, health, and environment standards in the laboratory and onsite.
- Perform routine and non-routine testing for in-process and finished product on specification and non-specification related properties using Melt Indexers, OCS optical equipment, FTIR, densitometers, hydraulic presses, colorimeters, and other equipment as per procedures.
- Perform chemical analysis of process samples using gas chromatographs, auto titrators and other wet chemistry methods.
- Validate testing equipment daily.
- Make real-time decisions regarding product disposition (e.g., product grading, blending consultations).
- Produce certified test results for product shipment release.
- Enter test result data in SAP and maintains an effective log.
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and test method problems.
- Assist in the commissioning of new equipment and related testing and documentation.
- Generate and analyzing statistical data to maintain quality control of existing equipment and testing procedures.
- Take initiative to troubleshoot and address problem areas with equipment/procedures.
- Maintain conformance to the ISO 9001-2015 standard.
- Complete and maintain Lab and Responsible Care® training requirements.
- Be an Emergency Response Team member.
Essential skills and knowledge
- 3-year Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care®.
- Strong attention to detail for accuracy of test results.
- Preferred experience within the Petrochemical, Manufacturing, or related industry.
- Proficient knowledge and experience with plant operations, lab testing, and lab testing equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong troubleshooting, testing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both in a team setting and individually with minimal supervision.
- Advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
What we offer
Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.
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Our Culture and Values
At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.
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Our ESG Commitment
Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.
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