Technician, Lab (6 Month Contract)
Sciences et ingénierie
Date de publication : 11 juillet 2024
Lieu d’emploi : Boyle
Numéro du poste : 2024-57
Type d’emploi : Contractuel
Début : Immédiatement
Entreprise : Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
Site Web : alpac.ca
Adresse : Box 8000, Boyle, Alberta, Canada T0A 0M0
Descriptions d’emploi
POSTING DATE: July 11, 2024
CLOSING DATE: August 1, 2024
JOB NUMBER: 2024-57
HYBRID WORK: Not-Eligible
POSITION TYPE: Short-Term, Non-Permanent
LOCATION: Athabasca, AB Area
Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Technician, Lab to work out of our mill site near the Athabasca, AB area. The successful candidate is responsible for providing lab analysis for pulp quality, process optimization, and environmental monitoring. This includes safely collecting the samples from the various pulp mill processes and proving a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis on each sample. The job also operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment including and various bench top instruments.
Who Are We?
Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.
Role Responsibilities
• Collect Samples from mill processes: Know & understand all mill processes and hazards to be able to work safely while collecting samples.
• Lab Analysis: Prepare samples and perform testing on various process samples, using both basic and complex lab instrumentation.
• Lab Data Collection: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data and inputting it into standard formats (spreadsheets).
• Lab Data Analysis: Understand and interpret data, identify possible trends and communicate to process team.
• Procedures: Develop testing procedures with guidance from process engineers.
• Lab Maintenance, Repair, Installation: Maintain and repair lab equipment where possible to ensure that it meets operational requirements. (chip lab & main lab). Troubleshoot instrumentation as required with assistance from E&I. Help to install complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment with guidance.
• Improvement / Innovation: Implement improvements and perform non-routine work (projects).
• Safety: Follow safety protocols at all times and ensure workspace is clear and hazards are controlled.
Role Requirements
• A Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in chemistry or other science related field.
• Considered an asset:
o 2 – 3+ years’ experience in a pulp mill.
o Previous experience in an industrial lab.
o Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MOPs, SAP).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Comfortable working with computers and basic math and chemistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with changing priorities, deadlines, and to readily adapt to change.
Other
• Shift work can be required (exceedingly rare).
• This position may require heavy lifting (up to 20 kg) and excessive amounts of walking.
• The working schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note this current opportunity is open till August 1, 2024. Resumes can be forwarded in confidence to careers@alpac.ca.
Legal Statement
Al-Pac is an
Conditions d’emploi
- Expérience minimum : 2 à 5 ans
- Niveau d'éducation minimum : Certificat/diplôme d’un collège ou d’un CEGEP
- Certifications :
- Permis de conduire
- Langue : Anglais