Laboratory Technician III Pressure-Volume-Temperature-Compositional (PVTC)
Laboratory Technician III Pressure-Volume-Temperature-Compositional (PVTC)
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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 PressureVolumeTemperatureCompositional (PVTC) you will play a critical role in analyzing reservoir fluid properties to support oil and gas exploration and production. This position involves conducting highpressure hightemperature (HPHT) experiments including PVT analysis phase behavior studies and compositional analysis of hydrocarbons. The technician will operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment ensure data accuracy and adhere to industry safety and quality standards. Strong analytical skills attention to detail and a solid understanding of petroleum fluid behavior are essential for success in this role.
Strong analytical skills project management experience attention to detail and a passion for innovation are essential for success in 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
- Fluid Characterization: PVTC
- Field pilot tests using PVTC to design and evaluate field projects
- Evaluate heavy oil phase behaviour solubility viscosity and density
- Heavy oil and solvent mixtures investigations
- Calibrate advanced measurements systems nuclear magnetic resonance
- Gas chromatograph
- Rotary evaporator
- Fluid property analysis
- Water cut analysis with centrifuge methods
- Distillation of fluid samples using Dean Stark apparatus
- Coriolis flow and densitometer devices
- Management of sample inventory and sample testing priorities
- Preparation of analytical reports
- Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation
- PVT Cells
- Gas Chromatography
- Viscometers
- Densimeters
- High pressure pumps
- Vacuum pumps
- Spectrometers (FTIR UvVis)
- Digital Pressure and Temperature Sensors
- Separator test equipment
- Dehydrators and Mercury free gas compressors
- 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
- Experience in PVT analysis fluid phase behaviour studies and reservoir fluid sampling
- HPHT lab equipment experience
- Gas chromatographs and viscometers
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics fluid mechanics and petroleum chemistry
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Analytical software
- 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: Open 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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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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