About the role#
This position offers hands-on experience in a laboratory setting in Leduc, Alberta. You will support testing and research related to scale and paraffin deposition. You will work within a collaborative technical team, gaining practical exposure to chemical analysis, data reporting, and R&D projects that support operational needs. This is a full-time, on-site role.
What you'll do#
- Assist in laboratory testing for scale and paraffin deposition.
- Prepare and analyze samples using procedures like FTIR, titration, and filtration.
- Support field simulation and chemical evaluation studies under supervision.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and safe work practices.
- Record and compile experimental data for internal reporting and customer support.
- Contribute to R&D projects, including paraffin deposition modelling and inhibitor testing.
- Assist with compatibility testing of scale inhibitors with field brines.
- Help prepare test data reports for customer technical service cases.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of test methods and documentation.
- Manage inventory for lab consumables and chemicals.
- Contribute to trial runs of new lab procedures or equipment validations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Technology, or Biochemistry.
- Must be returning to studies following the work term.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
- Comfort working in a laboratory environment with chemicals and analytical equipment.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to perform basic data analysis.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation to the Leduc location.
Location & details#
- Location: Leduc, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Work Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Secure Energy
Secure Energy is an energy management company based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006, the firm operates as a broker and aggregator for national energy suppliers. It provides consulting services related to electricity, natural gas, and solar energy. The company employs between 11 and 50 people.
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