Lab Technician

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ASHCOR Technologies Ltd. is a subsidiary of ATCO and the largest independent marketed of fly ash in Western Canada. ASHCOR is adding to its dynamic team as it expands its reclaimed ash management facility north of Halkirk, Alberta. We are looking for Lab Technicians to join us in the exciting work we do in the Operations Team.

This position reports to the Site Superintendent with daily responsibilities to be assigned by the Site Quality Advisor. This position works out of the Battle River facility located 16 kms south of Forestburg, Alberta. The Lab Technician is responsible for inspection of raw feedstock coal ash materials, all testing related to final product certification, data management, and lab maintenance. Responsibilities also include adherence to all company safe work and corporate policies. You will be required to work five 8-hour shifts on a staggered schedule to cover weekends.

What Else You Get To Do:

• Understand and comply with all site safety rules and company policies
• Question unsafe practices and dangerous site conditions
• Understand and comply with Laboratory safe work practices.
• Perform raw feedstock and final product testing through a combination of instrumental analyses, physical testing and inspections at site and at the mine
• Maintain accurate logbook data tracking and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Provide on-site support to mine personnel during ash hauls to contribute towards high quality infeed
• Complete routine calibration and daily standard checks and basic upkeep of laboratory equipment and maintain housekeeping to established standards
• Assist the Shift Supervisor with troubleshooting process issues where possible
• Actively participate in health, safety, environmental, and financial improvement programs
• Collaborate and maintain good communications with plant operators and mine personnel

Who You Are:

• Minimum 1 -3 years' experience in a laboratory environment
• College diploma or Technical Diploma in a scientific discipline
• Experience with analytical instrumentation (XRF, pycnometry, particle size analysis, TGA, sieve analyses, or others) is an asset
• Demonstrated safety mindset
• Knowledge of laboratory safe work practices and basic scientific methods
• Able to work outside in all seasons in all conditions with the ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and platforms on a routine basis
• Able to carry 40-lbs
• This position will require to work five 8-hour shifts on a staggered schedule to cover weekends
• We will give priority to candidates located within 45 minutes of the operation site. Safety is our priority!

What We Offer:

"You won't ever go to the same job twice. Every day is different and that's what I like about it."

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Ashcor Technologies is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries, and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com. ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website for more information.