Lab Technician

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill a Lab Tech position with our Chemical Plant located in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Provides outside department coverage as required such as but not limited to: Traffic Coordinator, Administration, ISO 9001 quality system support etc.
• Performs Lab Housekeeping.
• Participates in Resin team meetings and on fire brigade.
• Sets priorities for lab workload for the shift with input from the process Foreman and Technical Manager.
• Assists Resin personnel in problem solving.
• Provides on-call shift coverage for sick time or extra testing requirements of process units.
  
  

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Chemistry (or related Chemical Technology program) with relevant experience preferred OR completion of a High School diploma coupled with a minimum of 5 years of related laboratory experience in a PVC plant environment.
• Must be able to work day / night rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary. Hours of work will vary from week to week depending upon operational requirements, however the default hourly work schedule would be Monday - Friday, 40 hours / week.
• Knowledge of Lab processes, procedures and related systems in a Lab environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer software applications, instrumentation and ability to operate computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook, and to conduct research using the internet.
• SAP knowledge / experience would be an asset.
• Problem solving/analytical skills, strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team is required.
• Related Lab testing experience an asset.
• Familiar with plant operations, computerized systems, processes and procedures.
• Related experience in preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to deal with tact, diplomacy and courtesy. In addition, must have previous experience with Health and Safety practices and procedures in a manufacturing environment, ideally a chemical processing facility.
  
  

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
  
  

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.