Bureau Veritas is looking for a

Field Laboratory Analyst

Join our talented team of experts in the scientific field to advance your technical knowledge and advance your career.  Every day we go above and beyond to deliver innovative solutions to help our clients make important decisions that directly impact the community and the environment

 

Basic Purpose:   What is the overall function of the job? 

 

To provide highly skilled, flexible, and timely operational and analytical support on demand for short term or long term Commercial and Onsite Petroleum and Petrochemical Laboratory and Client projects.

 

Key Accountability/Responsibilities:   What specifically is this job expected to accomplish? 

 

Operations:

Provides relief support for commercial Petroleum Lab network including vacation coverage, staff vacancies and leaves of absence, as required and coordinated by direct supervisor/manager Provides short to medium term client laboratory operational and project support. Confidently provides field sampling, analytical and physical properties testing and support services. Works closely with Onsite Lab supervisor/manager and clients to maintain seamless operations. Develops and maintains proficiency and specialized knowledge of all routine analysis within laboratory network. Thoroughly understands analytical procedures and problem solves issues. Demonstrates willingness, flexibility and determination to complete tasks with utmost safety and quality. Provides technical expertise and mentoring to junior staff, including training. Identifies operational, analytical, safety, and quality best practice improvement opportunities. Maintain active involvement and provides support to ensure that instrumentation and equipment are working and well maintained. Perform routine and non-routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and independently provides options and recommendations while onsite. Performs instrument installation, method and/or data development and validation activities. Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross contamination between samplers and other materials. Review Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) summary reports to prioritize daily workload for self and junior staff Meets lab/client turnaround time (TAT) requirements with accurate defensible data. Provides general lab support to other departments as required.

 

Compliance:

Act as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas’ new initiatives (operational and cultural). Recognizes opportunities for improvement, including production inefficiencies and business opportunities for Bureau Veritas while on site, and communicates these suggestions with direct supervisor/manager. Maintain direct communication with direct supervisor/manager pertaining to overtime, shift work, changes in work schedule, etc. Actively supports and complies with all Bureau Veritas policies, quality, health, and safety programs. Abides by all Bureau Veritas safety rules and complies with specific client/laboratory rules implemented at each location, including directions from area supervisor/manager, ensuring all work is conducted safely. Follow site specific standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Identifies and communicates non-conformances to supervisor/manager and provides input on corrective action procedures. Maintains training records and relevant qualifications. Participates in developing SOPs and general work instructions as required. Actively participate in lab health and safety meetings. Participates in internal and external audit when requested. Keeps work area clean, neat and organized. All other responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Skills and Knowledge:  What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

Bachelor of Science or technical diploma (i.e. Chemical Technology) with strong focus in chemistry/laboratory science or equivalent. 5-10 years of relevant, broad based experience in laboratory environment is preferred. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), quality and document control systems highly desired. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and written, frequently interacting with various laboratory, client and 3rd parties during work assignments. Must possess strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills. Must work well with teams, but must be confident working independently, with little direct supervision at times. Flexible to work and maintain a positive outlook in dynamic situations, often in different work environments and with different personalities. Broad experience and expertise in many of the following procedures/analysis/instrumentation is required, but not limited to: Field sampling and sample preparation of water, gas, petroleum, and petrochemical samples. Gas Chromatography (GC-FID, GC-TCD, GC-SCD) related to Simulated Distillation Analyses, Detailed Hydrocarbon Analyses, Sulphur and Refinery Gas Analyses. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-OES) – hydrocarbon and water matrixes. Ion Chromatography (LC and HPLC) applications. Use of rotary evaporators, high speed centrifuges, BS&W, solids analysis, quick bitumen and Dean and Stark distillations Oil and Gas physical properties relating to density, viscosity, flash point, vapour pressure (RVP), Karl Fisher titration, x-ray sulphur content analysis, particle size distribution (PSD), and asphaltenes. Petroleum Product testing including ASTM D86 distillations, cloud point, trace sulphur, copper strip corrosion, CHNS analysis, conductivity of fuels, H2S & mercaptan analyses, total & filterable solids, microcarbon residue testing (MCRT).

 

Work Relationships:

Internal: Employees, Supervisors and Managers within Bureau Veritas, Purchasing & Shipping, Customer Service, Marketing and Sales, Quality and Audit, and Technical Services Departments. External: Bureau Veritas onsite clients, third party vendors and suppliers.

 

Working Conditions:  physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

High level of work production in lab environment requires focus and attention to safety and quality details. Working conditions are typical of those found in laboratories or petrochemical field operations and may include extended or intermittent periods of sitting, standing, walking, crouching, lifting of up to 50lbs, instrument and computer use. Field work may include working outdoor in varying weather conditions. Laboratory duties will regularly require dexterity and use of hands and finger to manipulate and handle samples, operate tools, equipment or controls. The ability to clearly read, write, hear and communicate in English is required.  Spanish or other languages are desireable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical and electrical equipment, flammable and explosive materials, toxic or caustic/acidic chemicals, fumes, airborne particulates and radiation sources. Hazardous materials must be handled using established safety procedures, engineering controls and personal protective equipment.  Working a variety of different types of shifts, according to client needs (i.e. evenings, overnight, weekend and overtime shifts) may be required. Frequent (up to 80%) out of town travel for extended periods (>2 weeks at times) may be required. Must be prepared to meet client drug & alcohol and fit-for-work policies including all personal protective equipment requirements (eg. Safety glasses, work boots, gloves, outerwear, respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Must maintain a valid Drivers’ License with acceptable driving record as per company policy. Extended periods of driving (4-6hr) may be required to reach remote locations; the ability to drive in all types of weather conditions is required. Comfortable flying to client site if required. Availability to travel with short notice. Accommodation and travel expenses reimbursable per company policies.