chemical technician & technologist
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CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN & TECHNOLOGIST #OperationsProcessSpecialist #CorrosionSpecialist #QualityControlTechnologist As a Chemical Technician or Technologist, you research new products and technologies all with the goal of keeping the oil and gas industry on the leading edge. If you love chemistry, this is for you.
HOW DO I GET HERE? A two- or three-year post-secondary diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, science or environmental engineering technology (or a related discipline) is typically required. Certification National certification for Chemical Technologists is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.
What does this career look like? Maybe you’re in a lab conducting experiments, creating the ideal cement formula for a new well. Or, you might find yourself testing hydraulic fracturing fluids. Or, you might be involved in environmental research and development - think new technologies, energy efficient extraction and new cutting-edge processes for land reclamation. Typical roles include: Process Control Technicians contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of systems required to control temperature, pressure and flow of oil and gas during processing.
Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/ applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by some employers. In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title “Professional Technologist.”
Corrosion Specialists contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of cathodic protection programs. Laboratory Technicians and Quality Control Technologists conduct chemical analyses on air, water, soil and oil. Chemical Specialists research new and improved products and technologies for oil and gas recovery, surface separation and production or environmental management.
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What would I do? Depending on the job, you may do tasks such as the following: Performing quality control testing Compiling results of tests and analyses Maintaining, cleaning or sterilizing lab instruments or equipment
+5YRS
Overseeing treatment programs to ensure equipment and chemical treatments perform to quality and cost standards
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Senior Level Activity
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • H2S Alive • Other health and safety training requirements are determined by specific job requirements
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What competencies do I need?
PATHWAYS
You come armed with these skills and knowledge:
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ENTRY LEVEL Chemistry Critical thinking Quality control analysis Evaluating systems Attention to detail
0-5YRS
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IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL Engineering and technology Production and processing Technology design Troubleshooting Critical thinking
5-10YRS+
You could move into roles such as: • Technician/Technologist-inTraining • Certified Technician (CT) • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) • Technical Specialist • Professional Technologist (P. Tech) • Qualified Professional (QP) You could transfer your skills to:
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Mining and quarrying Utilities, including renewables Wood product manufacturing Paper manufacturing Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing
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How can I learn more? To find out more about these roles and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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@careersinoandg #ChemicalTechnologists design, conduct experiments and research new products and technologies to keep the oil and gas industry on the leading edge.
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN & TECHNOLOGIST #OperationsProcessSpecialist #CorrosionSpecialist #QualityControlTechnologist As a Chemical Technician or Technologist, you research new products and technologies all with the goal of keeping the oil and gas industry on the leading edge. If you love chemistry, this is for you.
HOW DO I GET HERE? A two- or three-year post-secondary diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, science or environmental engineering technology (or a related discipline) is typically required. Certification National certification for Chemical Technologists is available through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology.
What does this career look like? Maybe you’re in a lab conducting experiments, creating the ideal cement formula for a new well. Or, you might find yourself testing hydraulic fracturing fluids. Or, you might be involved in environmental research and development - think new technologies, energy efficient extraction and new cutting-edge processes for land reclamation. Typical roles include: Process Control Technicians contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of systems required to control temperature, pressure and flow of oil and gas during processing.
Certification in chemical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/ applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by some employers. In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title “Professional Technologist.”
Corrosion Specialists contribute to the design, implementation and improvement of cathodic protection programs. Laboratory Technicians and Quality Control Technologists conduct chemical analyses on air, water, soil and oil. Chemical Specialists research new and improved products and technologies for oil and gas recovery, surface separation and production or environmental management.
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What would I do? Depending on the job, you may do tasks such as the following: Performing quality control testing Compiling results of tests and analyses Maintaining, cleaning or sterilizing lab instruments or equipment
+5YRS
Overseeing treatment programs to ensure equipment and chemical treatments perform to quality and cost standards
Like · Share ·
+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) • H2S Alive • Other health and safety training requirements are determined by specific job requirements
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need?
PATHWAYS
You come armed with these skills and knowledge:
1
3
2
4
5
6
ENTRY LEVEL Chemistry Critical thinking Quality control analysis Evaluating systems Attention to detail
0-5YRS
7
8
9
10
IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL Engineering and technology Production and processing Technology design Troubleshooting Critical thinking
5-10YRS+
You could move into roles such as: • Technician/Technologist-inTraining • Certified Technician (CT) • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) • Technical Specialist • Professional Technologist (P. Tech) • Qualified Professional (QP) You could transfer your skills to:
What can I expect? 4 Lorem ipsum dolor
Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 Lorem ipsum dolor Typically employed in the oil sands, exploration and production (E&P), oil and gas services and 4 Lorem ipsum dolor 4 4 Lorem ipsum dolor pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry. You may work in a lab or production facility, but you may also be deployed to the field to gather samples. You may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials, so you’ll need to ensure you have the proper safety training and protective clothing.
• • • • •
Mining and quarrying Utilities, including renewables Wood product manufacturing Paper manufacturing Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing
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How can I learn more? To find out more about these roles and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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@careersinoandg #ChemicalTechnologists design, conduct experiments and research new products and technologies to keep the oil and gas industry on the leading edge.
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
