Material Performance and Advancement Engineer
Material Performance and Advancement Engineer
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13-05-2025
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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 Material Performance and Advancement Engineer in applied research at ARIS you will be responsible for evaluating and enhancing the durability reliability and efficiency of materials used in heavy equipment operating in extreme environments. This role involves conducting metallurgical testing failure analysis and material characterization to assess the impact of high pressures temperatures and corrosive substances on components. You will collaborate with crossdisciplinary teams to develop advanced materials coatings and treatment processes that improve equipment longevity and performance. Utilizing nondestructive testing (NDT) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mechanical testing you will identify failure mechanisms recommend mitigation strategies and support design improvements. Your expertise in material science and engineering will drive innovation reduce downtime and enhance safety in critical oil and gas operations.
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
- Develop testing methodologies verification and validation
- Microstructural analysis Using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to examine grain structure phase distribution and defects in metals
- Hardness Testing
- Mechanical Testing conducting tensile impact and fatigue testing to evaluate performance under stress
- Failure Analysis Fractography using SEM and optical microscopy to analyze fracture surfaces and determine failure modes (e.g. fatigue stress corrosion cracking brittle fracture)
- Chemical Composition Analysis Employing spectroscopy techniques like Energy Dispersive Xray Spectroscopy (EDS) or Xray Fluorescence (XRF) to identify elemental composition and potential contamination.
- Corrosion Testing Simulating field conditions to evaluate corrosion resistance using salt spray tests electrochemical methods or hightemperature oxidation studies
- Material Characterization and Development Coating & Surface Treatment Evaluation Testing advanced coatings claddings and surface treatments for improved wear and corrosion resistance
- NonDestructive Testing (NDT) Using ultrasonic eddy current or radiographic testing to detect subsurface flaws without damaging components
- Responsible for data management and security of data generate within the lab
- Collection and dissemination of data to industry partner
- Preparation of analytical reports
- Preparation of sample specimens using cutoff saw cutting steel ceramics castiron and carbides
- Metallurgical specimen mounting (hot and cold) and polishing for metallurgical examination
- Portable material testing:
- Prepare reports and disseminate information as requested by the industry partner in the format requested by the industry partner
- Conduct analysis document results make recommendations
- 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
- Metallurgy and materials science
- Mechanical testing and analysis
- Corrosion and wear analysis
- Failure analysis techniques
- Nondestructive testing
- Ability to set up and calibrate and operate metallurgical testing equipment
- Experience with optical microscopy SEM EDS and XRD
- Report writing and documentation
- Coating and surface engineering
- 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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