The WASCO PIPE PROTECTION CORPORATION is a leading provider of pipe coating solutions for the oil and gas industry. Our facility is a fast-paced, safety-first environment where we rely on a strong team of dedicated employees. The Lab Technician will identify, document, communicate and remediate any quality issues in accordance with industry standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up and conduct chemical and physical tests on FBE corrosion coatings and Internal Flow Efficiency linings using tests and techniques such as titration, viscosity, pH conductivity, cathodic disbondment, differential scanning calorimetry, film thickness, adhesion, flexibility, porosity, fineness of grind, sag, pinhole determination and density.
Responsible for administration of the quality control management system
Liaise with personnel from other departments and customers to ensure that requirements and specification standards are clearly defined, understood and are being met.
Operate and maintain all laboratory and production quality control equipment.
Compile records and interpret analytical results; conduct root cause analysis of test failures.
Work with all departments to implement, control and ensure Quality requirements of the company are being maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
2+ years of relevant experience
Laboratory or Chemical Technologist Diploma, or Bachelor of Science Degree in related field, or equivalent
Experience and understanding of the following nationally recognized industry standards:
- American Petroleum Institute (API 5L2)
- Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z245.20).
- Association For Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP/NACE SP0394)
Certificates or Registration such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditing