Location: Advanced Biofuels Center, Calgary, Alberta 

Overview

Steeper Energy is looking for a highly motivated, results-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team at our Advanced Biofuels Center. You will be a member of a culturally diverse and passionate group of people enthusiastic about commercializing our core technology, Hydrofaction^®, as well as providing upgrading pathways to produce 100% renewable fuels and chemicals. The Advanced Biofuels Center operates at a high scientific level of research and development and works with groundbreaking processes.

You will be specifically tasked with developing and implementing biocrude upgrading and co-processing strategies at our pilot-scale plant. Our ideal candidate will be trusted to dive right in, take the lead to improve and optimize our upgrading and characterization technologies and look for opportunities to contribute to value creation. You will have learning opportunities and will be encouraged to contribute and show creativity in your position.

Individuals who are enthusiastic about achieving superior results while working with innovative renewable energy processes are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include

• R&D activities in relation to development and optimization of Steeper Energy’s commercial engineering design for upgrading Hydrofaction^® oil produced from various input materials to finished fuels or chemicals both for stand-alone operation and as co-processing at refineries, including execution, troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation and reporting of agreed experimental studies in the form of technical reports;
• Operate, maintain and repair laboratory equipment following equipment requirements and calibration checks;
• Perform laboratory testing following training in test procedures;
• Performs basic analytical testing with progressive learning of new test procedures and data interpretation;
• Assist in developing and conducting sampling and analysis;
• Provide general lab support and other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma as a laboratory technician, chemical Technician, Petroleum Technician or mechanical technician;
• Working experience in analytical laboratory >1 years
• Knowledge and/or experience in refinery operation
• Strong analytical and characterization skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results-oriented and flexible individual
• Ability to develop creative solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required
• Be a strong team player

Position type: Full-time

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and cover letter to careers@steeperenergy.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those persons for whom we need further information or are being considered for an interview will be contacted.  

 

Who We Are

Steeper Energy is a world leader in the development of technology for production of advanced biofuels from low-value biomass. Steeper Energy’s Hydrofaction^® produces drop-in renewable fuels with high energy density enabling the heavy transport sector to seamlessly transition to low carbon fuels. With an experienced team of world-class talents and strong industrial partnerships, Steeper is a leader in the realization of a low-carbon transport future and circular solutions for society.

Steeper’s Advance Biofuel Center is a unique laboratory focused on developing commercially viable processes for the upgrading and co-processing Hydrofaction® Oil to high-value, ultra-low carbon fuels. We are currently advancing in biocrude oil characterization, upgrading to drop-in fuels and value-added chemicals, as well as the co-processing of Hydrofaction® Oil with relevant petroleum refinery feedstocks.

 

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date.

Steeper Energy is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals.