Manager, Laboratory

Worker Type: Employee
Group: Technical Services, Planning & Economics Department
Job Post End Date: 03/29/2024
About this opportunity:
The Laboratory Manager leads Laboratory resources to ensure the quality, integrity, continuity, and proper dispersion of analytical data generated by the laboratory personnel.
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What you'll do:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and ownership in all aspects Laboratory operation, including safety, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain training programs to assure initial competency and ongoing proficiency for laboratory technicians. Coach, develop, and train staff, recognizing their expertise and contribution to the work of the Laboratory and overall Refinery. Ensure talent management and workforce planning activities are aligned with current strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Union Executive Board, Laboratory representatives, and HR Labor Relations Specialist to foster a one-team approach to problem solving and dispute resolution to advance safe and efficient Laboratory operation.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Laboratory, establishing strategic direction and ensuring reliable and efficient laboratory operations.
• Develop and manage annual budgets that support the provision of adequate operational and capital expenditures to achieve the Laboratory's objectives.
• Ensure overall safe operation of the laboratory, which includes the Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Program. Ensure understanding and compliance with safety rules. Seek & act on feedback from technicians and safety support personnel to continuously improve process and occupational safety in the lab.
• Liaison between Lab, and internal and external customers, effectively meeting customer needs and building productive relationships.
• Serve as administrator for the laboratory information system and data acquisition software.
• Interface and collaborate with other Cenovus Laboratory managers as part of the Lab Network. Sharing & implementing best practices, Lead and/or Participate in internal lab peer reviews and audits via the Lab Manager Network.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Previous Management Experience
• Ten or more years of experience in a petroleum refinery laboratory
• Five or more years of experience with EPA Wastewater Compliance Testing programs
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation, test material, wet test methods and ASTM testing processes.
• Three or more years managing Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes and procedures in a refinery lab.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT March 28, 2024.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.
Who we are:
We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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