Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Kakivik is seeking an experienced GPB Laboratory Technician

 

Kakivik offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and for full-time positions. We offer a Full Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life insurance, and a 401k match program.

Every employee is responsible for driving Kakivik’s Mission, Vision, and Values, a crucial part of the strategic plan to drive success. Kakivik Asset Management leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Kakivik's mission is to provide quality-driven, cost-effective asset management services to support resource development companies.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION of RESPONSIBILITY

 

Through delegation from the Greater Prudhoe Bay (GPB) Laboratory Supervisor, and in a safe, legal, and ethical manner, the GPB Laboratory Technician provides the technical expertise to collect samples and perform field gas testing on the wells and test separators located at the GPB Oil Field as well as the technical expertise to perform analytical testing activities and maintain the associated records at the GPB Laboratory.

 

Essential Duties and SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• To implement the proper safety, health, waste disposal, quality and housekeeping practices as directed in the GPB Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) within the GPB Laboratory. 
• To determine which wells are available to collect/sample daily by consulting the Western Operating Area (WOA) and Eastern Operating Area (EOA) Sampling and Testing Database and then collecting them in appropriate containers.
• To receive, examine and record through a login process in Labworks, inbound gas samples for testing at the GPB Laboratory.
• To update the daily samples collected in the “Western Operating Area (WOA) and Eastern Operating Area (EOA) Sampling and Testing” database. 
• To be well versed in the GPB Laboratory’s computer databases for testing information, laboratory data and changeover notes.
• To prepare samples for shipment to outside laboratories with packing lists when appropriate.
• To prepare the following monthly reports for the GPB Laboratory’s Key Performance Indicators (KPI)                                 

           Monthly Test Separator sampling

           Quarterly Test Separator Sampling

           Semi-annual and Annual Test Separator Sampling

           Wellhead & Tracer Sampling

           Special Request Sampling (ad hoc samples)

• To monitor and update the Western Operating Area (WOA) and Eastern Operating Area (EOA) Sampling and Testing Database for ‘shut in’ wells as defined by a flow of less than 168 hours/month as extracted from the field production data.

• To make appropriate entries into GPB Laboratory sample login books, field notebooks, logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets and   any other media whether print or electronic to assure the validity, traceability, and communication to the customer of the GPB Laboratory, test results.
• To maintain documentation, equipment, and work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
• To assist in the training of less experienced employees.
• To participate in the writing and updating of policies and procedures for the GPB Laboratory.
• To be a positive company representative to the GPB Laboratory clients.
• To trouble shoot malfunctioning instruments to the best of their training and ability.
• To adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.
• To monitor the availability of supplies and instruments needed for testing processes and makes any needs for replenishment of such supplies or repair to instruments known to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• To carry out the above responsibilities, and other duties as assigned, in a safe, legal, unbiased, and ethical manner, and in a fashion which demonstrates support for the Company's Quality Policy, Business Ethics Policy, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.

SUPERVISION

 

The GPB Laboratory Technician reports directly to the GPB Laboratory Supervisor, the O&M Superintendent, and Kakivik Asset Management. Works cooperatively with all Local, Area, and Regional Departments in the provision of routine GPB Laboratory services.         

 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

 

• 2-year degree in science or 2-years of equivalent experience in sampling hydrocarbons
• Basic knowledge of chemical stoichiometry, mathematics, and of gravimetric, volumetric, instrumental, and physical methods of field, hydrocarbon gas analysis.
• Significant computer database usage.
• Integrity, competence, and professionalism
• Positive attitude, a high tolerance for job pressure, long hours, and the ability for working and communicating with persons of diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Efficient in timely handling of all work assignments and projects.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Position requires driving greater than 10,000 miles/year in a harsh, arctic environment.
• Must be willing to work a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off schedule located at the Greater Prudhoe Bay camp near Deadhorse, Alaska in Non-private living arrangements.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Must be capable of working outside, year around in the extreme Northern section of Alaska.
• Lift 50 pounds from ground level to chest height.
• Maintain safe but rapid work-pace determined by situational need.
• Work and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to frequently climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

 This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

Kakivik Asset Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Kakivik Asset Management gives preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

 

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