Laboratory Technician - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Contract typeRegular / PermanentWHO WE ARESUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe duties of the Laboratory Technician are as follows, but not limited to:

• Performs wet chemical analyses on process samples and other samples required for environmental requirements.
• Performs air sampling according to the Alberta Stack Sampling Code.Performs field measurements and sampling on applicable processes including but not limited to anaerobic digestion, composting, and dewatering processes.
• Compiles, analyzes, and trends testing data. Produces routine reports for internal distribution and external submission.
• Participates in Laboratory QA/QC. Verifies that data collection and field measurements completed have a high level of QA/QC and meets Laboratory standards and takes initiative to correct any deficiencies.
• Manages laboratory documentation and verifies it is completed accurately and timely.
• Maintains field and analytical equipment used in the laboratory.
• Assists with other non-routine field sample collection, preparation and analysis as required.
• Inventories laboratory supplies routinely and makes purchasing recommendations.
• Participates in investigations for opportunities to increase productivity through new equipment and programs or other efficiencies.
• Cross trains with Operations group to increase understanding of plant operations.
• Understands and promotes the Company’s, the Division’s, the Plant’s and the Department’s mission statement, values, and strategic goals.
• Proactively promotes through example a safe work ethic, attitude, and workplace. Complies with all safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe work environment and safety for all staff and visitors as well as the Company’s, Client’s and Regulatory Agencies safe work objectives and requirements.
• Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, staff in other Company departments, and client representatives. Effectively resolves any conflicts in a timely and respectful manner to achieve positive and healthy working relationships and workplace environment.
• Promotes a quality-first work ethic and attitude to provide a product that is manufactured of the highest standard achievable.
• Maintains confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Understands/complies with and is accountable for adherence to COR quality standards in all activities.
• Safely operates company-owned, leased, managed, or rented vehicles and/or mobile equipment. The incumbent is required to perform Safety Sensitive duties and responsibilities.
• Manages assigned tasks/projects within the scope of responsibility so all KPIs are achieved.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORFormal Education Required:

• Bachelor of Science or Technical Diploma in Environmental, Biological or Chemical Technology.

Applicable Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in water chemistry, anaerobic digestion chemistry, air chemistry or relevant, broad-based experience in a laboratory environment.
• Previous work experience in a regulated and/or industrial plant environment will be considered an asset.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.BU: NAMQuick Apply

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