Laboratory Technician in Sherwood Park

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Do you have experience working in a refinery laboratory? Are you seeking an opportunity to perform sample analysis in a Quality Control environment? Would you be excited to join a team that conducts over one hundred different analyses? If so, our Edmonton Refinery Laboratory offers the opportunity to showcase your skills and advance your career with us.

What we offer:

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs and savings plans with company matching.
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Chemical Technology Diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Science.
• 5 years of Chemistry Lab experience. Familiar with Gasoline, Diesel and Jet Fuel testing.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or SAP.
• Knowledge of ASTM methods for petroleum testing.

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily laboratory analysis on crude oil, intermediates, and finished products using approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify the performance of laboratory instruments (e.g., gas chromatographs, viscometers).
• Record and report analytical data accurately using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Collect, prepare, and analyze samples, including cleaning glassware and maintaining laboratory hygiene.
• Participate in lab quality programs and troubleshoot non-conformance trends.

Location and other key details:

• You will work out of our Edmonton refinery in Sherwood Park, located at 801 Petroleum Way.
• The shift schedule is a 4 day a week with the requirement to work one weekend day every 5 weeks, with the potential for extended work. Hours will be based on business needs.
• This position is a unionized, overtime eligible position.
• Being in a laboratory, there is a significant risk of exposure to chemicals.
• The environment requires the use of PPE; safety boots, safety glasses, respiratory equipment, safety gloves, hearing protection, and specialized safety equipment (clothing, smocks, face shields). Must be able to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.