Laboratory Technologist

We have a fantastic opportunity as a Laboratory Technologist on a full time contract basis with 10 hr days m-f in beautiful Stikine Region of British Columbia to work as part of a diverse team on mega world class and one of Canada's largest projects.

The opportunity exists for you to utilize and further grow your skills while being part of a fantastic growiing community and being part of history!

Reporting to the Senior Head of Laboratory, as the Laboratory technologist you'll be a key member of the laboratory team in assisting and developing, validating and implementing laboratory test methods to support lab sample testing for operational support, and contribute to developing the laboratory quality, safety manual and establish EQP standards.

To succeed with us in Laboratory Department , we need your:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and energize people and create a clear sense of direction and priorities.
• Ability to positively influence people, effectively drive work processes and ensure compliance with policies
• Ability to drive execution and stretch the performance of people with a wide range of capabilities
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity such that informed decisions are made without undue delay
• Courage to hold strong to views when challenging current practices to encourage exploration of new ideas that drive improvement, i.e., Digitization
• Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through collaboration across functional and cultural boundaries
• Develop your own capabilities and of others through coaching, mentoring, that help people build their careers

You will use your expertise to:

During EXECUTE phase of the project (including module fabrication, pre-commissioning ,commissioning, start up and ramp up):

• Engage with the wider production team to build a strong and coherent culture of collaboration between operations and laboratory.
• Assist in validating and implementing test methods.
• Assist in writing laboratory SOP's
• Train laboratory team members on test methods
• Contribute in performing calibrations where needed on lab equipment.
• Contribute in developing preventative maintenance plans for lab equipment
• Contribute to the development of laboratory quality manual and safety manual
• Support in receiving ISO 17025 certification for the laboratory.

During OPERATE phase:

• Responsible for performing routine and adhoc testing on process samples and finished products
• Responsible for communicating abnormal and off-spec results to operations in a timely manner to facilitate operational adjustments if needed.
• Responsible for maintaining safety in the lab by following established safety protocols and raising safety concerns and solutions in a timely manner.
• Support regular health check of laboratory quality management systems and provide feedback for improvement.
• Responsible for performing and maintaining a robust preventative maintenance plan for key lab equipment.
• Responsible for troubleshooting lab equipment when issues arise.
• Participate in quality non-compliance investigations and share learnings to drive continuous improvement.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory of lab supplies, chemicals and reagents for a smooth lab operation.
• Drive best in class performance by embracing a learner mindset to develop digitally enabled lab of the future leveraging technology and data.

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or Chemical Technology Diploma or Chemical Engineering Technology
• 3+ years experience in LNG/Refining/Petrochemical or heavy industry operations
• Proven safety leadership skills, good understanding of HSSE requirements, track record in managing personal and process safety.
• Good communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Work together with/ align with other engineering disciplines for supporting operations shift teams
• Strong knowledge and experience with key lab equipment such as Gas Chromatography, IC's, ICP, Titrators, Spectrophotometers, pH and conductivity meters etc.
• Strong Knowledge of ASTM and Standard Water and wastewater testing test methods, ISO 17025 standard
• Ability to support and sustain changes.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong networking and business relationship building skills is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.

This role requires that you:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit) (External role)
• Regular 40/hrs./week with weekend and evening rotations
• Commissioning and Start up when assigned: 10hr min rotating shiftwork. Additional hours will be required during turnaround to support execution.
• This is an Overtime Eligible role.
• Live in the beautiful District of Stikine region. For applicants located outside of the region, you are encouraged to explore the area.
• Are willing to comply with LNGC's drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Undergo a pre-placement medical assessment of your fitness for duty, a background check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.