Lab Tech

RESA Power•Calgary, AB

59d

About The Position

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade! RESA Power is the industry leader in electrical life extension products and services with many locations across the United States and Canada. We are experts in servicing major power distribution and control markets and have one of the largest inventories of obsolete and hard-to-find components in the industry. ~ Service is our product

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and Technical Diploma in a related field. A university degree and/or experience in a related field are assets
Able to meet deadlines and simultaneously work on multiple projects as required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to problem solve. Attention to detail.
Strong computer and organizational skills.
Attention to internal and external customers’ needs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working within an ISO17025:2017 accredited QMS is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensures turn-around-times are not exceeded and establishes sample/testing priorities in the department.
Performs analytical analyses on samples of varying matrices.
Verifies accuracy and completeness of in-progress paperwork and analytical data.
Ensures adherence to applicable ASTM, IEC/Cigre, and in-house developed Test Methods.
Enters test data and generates analytical reports as is needed.
Provides a safe and clean working environment in respective department and general lab areas.
Adheres to and promotes safety policies throughout respective department and general lab areas.
Maintains generated waste in appropriate containers and within time guidelines.
Installs, calibrates, repairs, and maintains department equipment as required
Provides technical and trouble-shooting support for testing and equipment maintenance.
Maintains glassware by proper handling, including, appropriate washing, drying, storing, usage and inspection.
Working knowledge of gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and fluid analysis as required.
Understands principles of chemical analysis, analytical and physical chemistry.
Receives incoming samples and properly inputs customer, sample and HV equipment information into laboratory database.
Assists the Lab Manager with sample preparations, materials handling, and traceability.
Runs chemical tests on lab equipment as instructed by the General Manager.
Performs other lab functions as directed by the General Manager.
Overseeing daily operations and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards, in conjunction with the General Manager.
Other duties as assigned.