Laboratory Technician III Researcher - Special Core Analysis (SCAL)
Laboratory Technician III Researcher - Special Core Analysis (SCAL)
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Job Description
SAITs Applied Research and Innovation Services department helps partners conceptualize prototype and deliver products to market. ARIS is on the leading edge of novel technology development. As one of Canadas top appliedresearch colleges SAIT has 50000 square feet of specialized research labs facilities and fulltime research staff who are solely dedicated to providing the services organizations need to take their products from concept to prototype.
The Opportunity
As a Laboratory Technician III Researcher Special Core Analysis (SCAL) to conduct advanced rock core testing and reservoir characterization in an applied research setting. This role focuses on fluid flow petrophysical properties and multiphase interactions within reservoir rocks to improve oil and gas recovery methods. The candidate will perform SCAL experiments analyze core data and collaborate with industry partner engineers and geoscientists to develop enhanced oil recovery (EOR) reservoir simulation and energy transition projects. The candidate will analyze conceptualize design build and execute experimental tests.
Strong analytical skills project management experience attention to detail and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role. This role requires consistent attention to confidentiality and strict adherence to SAITs non disclosure policies.
The Role
- Lab Activities
- Take direction for scope and objective of experiments
- Deterine fluid mobility properties
- Formation properties: porosity relative permeability capillary pressure wettability resistivity index measurements
- Perform tracer studies CT imaging NMR and digital rock analysis to characterize porescale properties
- Design and execute highpressure hightemperature (HPHT) core flooding experiments for multiphase flow studies
- Operation calibration precision pumps
- Centrifuge operations
- Radioisotope preparation and analysis for tracing of miscible fluid
- Optimize experimental protocols for EOR techniques
- Preparing and vetting 3P labs for water chemistry analysis
- Management of sample inventory and sample testing priority
- Collection and dissemination of data to industry partner
- Work with reservoir engineers to integrate SCAL data into numerical simulations and history matching
- Utilize software tools for petrophysical analysis permeability calculations and capillary pressure modeling
- Prepare technical reports publications and presentations for industry partner
- Stay updated with emerging SCAL methodologies and industry advancements to enhance laboratory capabilities
- Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
- Operate and maintain core flooding rigs centrifuges mercury injection porosimetry (MICP) and petrographic microscopes
- Ensure calibration troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of SCAL lab equipment
- Adhere to laboratory safety standards and best practices in handling pressurized systems and hazardous fluids
- Track Consumables Ordering Materials
- Track all consumables used in the execution of the research
- Prepare invoices for the industry partner
- Order consumables and keep necessary materials and supplies in good order to all for continuous operation of the lab work
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Chemical Engineering Technology Power Engineering Technology or Petroleum Engineering diploma
- 3 years demonstrated lab research experience in petroleum engineering geology or geophysics chemical engineering
- Preferred:
- Bachelors degree or combination of education and experience in a senior technical role
- 5 years of experience in a senior field role petroleum engineering
Skills Required
- WHIMS
- Core analysis reservoir petrophysics
- Applied laboratory research
- SCAL experience
- Relative permeability experience capillary pressure wettability and rockfluid interaction studies
- Handson experience with HPHT core flood systems CT scanning and advanced petrographic techniques
- Report writing and documentation
- Strong communication both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational and time management
- Excellent time management and able to work in a highpressure environment
- High degree of organizational skills and problemsolving ability given the dynamic and often confidential nature of research projects
- High degree of confidentiality and discretion
- Willingness to embrace new ideas methods and work environments
- Adjusting workflows and priorities as partner needs shift
- Seeking opportunities for upskilling and acquiring new competencies
- Working effectively with different teams during daytoday tasks performance including the implementation and sustain change
Job classification: Technologist III
Salary range: $64625.60 $83928.00
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 40
Posting closing date: Until position is filled
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas Top Employers we offer the chance to work with a purpose preparing the next generation of industry leaders entrepreneurs advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100 year history were looking for innovative bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver worldclass customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT so if your experience is close to what were looking for please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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Employment Type
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