Cement Plant Lab Technician

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Cement Plant Lab Technician

Requisition ID: 6392

Location:

Brookfield, Nova Scotia, CA, B0N 1C0

Pay Type:

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

REPORTS TO: Quality Control Supervisor

CONTRACT DURATION: 14 months (June 2024 – September 2025)

HOURLY WAGE: $25.00

Responsibilities

Ensures chemical and physical testing of cements are conducted as per API, ASTM and CSA test methods and standards.
Ensures the reliability and calibration of chemical testing equipment as required as well as being responsible for equipment condition and maintenance.
Ensures the reliability and calibration of physical testing equipment as well as being responsible for equipment condition and maintenance.
Ensures the compiling, reporting and accuracy of the physical and/or chemical testing quality assurance data. 
Responsible for work order and requisition entry as required.
Responsible for preparation and storage of samples for retention.
Ensures that samples for testing are batched out according to API, ASTM, CSA, methods.
Responsible for monthly LQTS (internal) compliance, as well as bi-annual C114 certification and compliance. (Including record keeping)

Education & Experience

A two-year chemical technology course is preferred or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in quality control or a laboratory setting is preferred.

TRAINING

ASTM, CSA and API test methods and standards
Quality Indoctrination
Cement manufacturing process 
Operation, maintenance and calibration of chemical and physical testing equipment.
Training in various sample preparation methods
SAP Training
TIS/LIMS Training
XRF Training (including basic use and operation, troubleshooting)
XRD Training (including basic use and operation, troubleshooting)
AODocs (Document Control) Training

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Must be able to work Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:00 Hrs.
Must be willing and able to perform work that includes manual lifting, carrying and moving tools and equipment; intermittent walking and standing; regular bending 

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

Laboratory technician