Laboratory Technician- Neegan Technical Service The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting plant operations through routine sampling, analytical testing, data validation and entry and sample management activities. The role requires close interaction with Operations and other site stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate analytical results are available to support process monitoring, environmental compliance, and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Collect process, water, and bitumen samples from various plant locations.

Perform routine analytical testing according to established schedules and operating procedures.

Respond to ad hoc sampling and analytical requests as operational needs arise.

Prepare, package, document, and coordinate shipment of samples to accredited off‑site laboratories.

Maintain analytical equipment and perform routine quality control checks.

Ensure compliance with laboratory QA/QC requirements, safety standards, and operating procedures.

Record and report analytical results in laboratory information management systems and databases.

Routine troubleshooting and equipment maintenance activities.

Typical Analytical Testing Performed

Water Analysis pH

Conductivity

Turbidity

Total Organic Carbon (TOC)





Oil in Water

Oil & Grease

Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)

Chloride by titration

Various wet chemistry titrations

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental determination

Bitumen Analysis

Chloride in Bitumen

Sediment Contamination in Bitumen

Karl Fischer Water Content

Density Determination

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry, or

Technical Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or related

Preferred Skills

Robust laboratory safety and QA/QC practices

Experience with analytical instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail and sample traceability requirements

Experience in industrial, oil sands, petrochemical, environmental, or process laboratory environments

About Us The Tuccaro Group is an Aboriginally owned group of companies that operates locally in Fort McMurray. We are a leader in the Oil Sands industry, providing outstanding service to the Oil Sands sites in the Wood Buffalo region. We are seeking positive, outgoing, team-oriented individuals to join our organization.

📌 Laboratory Technician- Neegan Technical Service (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Tuccaro
📍 Fort Chipewyan