About this opportunity:
The successful candidate in this role will ensure the safe and efficient operations of the ASL (Analytical Services) lab which supports a variety of internal and external clients while maintaining the highest expectations for quality management. The ASL lab has the following key specialty areas: gas, water, oil, asphalt, and field sampling in both upstream and downstream facilities.
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Work Environment:
This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area
This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation (5 days on followed by 2 days off, Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day)
What you’ll do:
Ensure that quality management system (ISO 17025 & American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO) is maintained by completing, monitoring, and enforcing the ASL QC program which meets the requirements for the above accreditation
Collaborate and communicate with internal clients including Lloydminster Refinery, Asphalt Technical Services, Crude Marketing, HMGP, Lloydminster Upstream Conventional Heavy Oil and Thermal
Ensure adherence with the ASL preventative maintenance program for laboratory instruments
Review and approve lab related requisitions mainly through SAP ensuring technical specifications meet requirements
Ensure that laboratory documentation (methods, SOP modification) and record retention is maintained
Act as the ASL representative on the downstream laboratory community of practice
Lead research related to continuous improvement of laboratory practices, equipment, methodology, cost saving opportunities
Develop and monitoring annual operating cost and revenue budgets
Identify and establish training and career development programs for laboratory personnel
Conduct assurance activities to ensure adherence to COIMS, lab quality management system (ISO 17025) and all HSE requirements
Lead monthly laboratory meetings including safety and operation meetings
Be the ASL laboratory representative for business improvements projects including LIMS upgrades and new laboratory building project
Monitor daily activities of the ASL Laboratory
Single point of contact for external clients
Troubleshoot and report network or LIMS issues
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Diploma in chemical technology
Minimum 8+ years laboratory related experience with preference in the petroleum industry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and previous leadership experience are considered as assets
Knowledge of ISO 17025 and AASHTO
Strong troubleshooting and decision making abilities
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, February 21st, 2025.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining, and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to improving value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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