Our Syncrude Operation lab in Fort McMurray, AB is currently looking for a Lab Supervisor to join our team! We are looking for candidates with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science major in Chemistry and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a laboratory environment and 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
Why work for Neegan Technical Services?
- We are proudly local and indigenous owned, with over 25 years of experience providing skilled laboratory personnel to our Oil Sands clients
- Health, Safety and Environment is our #1 priority
- Competitive compensation
- Competitive benefits coverage after 3 months of employment
- Group RRSP matching after 6 months of employment
- 6 shifts on, 6 shifts off compressed work rotation – family-friendly schedule
Role and Responsibilities:
o Develop strategic plans with the objective of preparing the department for continued growth, provide operations support
o Consistently provides clear, concise, and accurate information to operations in a timely manner
o Leads and develops staff - including responsibility for coaching and mentoring, working jointly with employees in the development of their career path, ensuring that adequate training is provided
o Reports analytical results to operations within expected turnaround times. Provides clear and concise instructions based on report findings (results, QC, duplicates, etc.)
o Elevates significant and complex resource issues to Manager
o Maintains training records and relevant qualifications for staff
o Perform more complex sample preparations and analyses
o Provides technical expertise to staff, develops and maintains a positive work environment for employees
o Execute all maintenance and quality control procedures as detailed in the standard Quality Assurance Manual for water Quality Monitoring. Compile records of results of all special studies and projects
o Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills
EH&S Responsibilities:
o Ensure that all laboratory activities and procedures are performed in as safe and environmentally friendly manner as possible
o Routinely perform workplace observations and audits of laboratory activities to ensure all laboratory safety rules and safe work practices are being adhered to
Qualifications:
o B.Sc. in Chemistry and higher is an asset
o 5-7 years of experience in specific lab environment of which 2 are at a leadership level
o Excellent up to date knowledge of laboratory process, LIMS and automation
o Ability to accurately review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
o Good knowledge of relevant ASTM, UOP, API and similar standard method approaches to analysis
o Understanding of ISO17025 Quality Management Systems
o Valid Class 5 Drivers License with clean abstract
Neegan Technical Services provides a competitive salary and benefits package. All offers are subject to successful completion of a standard Pre-Employment Drug Screening.
We would like to thank each applicant interested in joining our team. However, only those that meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.
