Lab Job Jobs in Chestermere, AB (NOW HIRING)

Job Responsibilities

• Analytical Testing Production:
  • 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.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Installs, calibrates, repairs, and maintains department equipment as required
  • Provides technical and trouble-shooting support for testing and equipment maintenance.
• Laboratory Technician:
  • 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.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

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

Who we are!

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!

Our Mission

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

Core Cultural Competencies

We do it right

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand & apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 5%

Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily. Position requires standing and using computer and/or phone for extended periods of time.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.