Student Lab

Date:  Feb 13, 2025
Job Category:  Operations

Student Lab
Location: Moose Jaw  
Job status: Full Time Fixed Term
Department: Moose Jaw Operations 

Is this position safety sensitive: Yes 

Apply today! Application deadline is March 2, 2025 at 11:59pm MST.

 

**Fixed Term Summer Student Position - May 5, 2025 - August 28, 2025

 

About Our Summer Student Program

Our Student Program is all about giving you a chance to learn, grow, and gain real-world experience in Operations. We want to help you build a strong foundation for your career while giving you the tools, connections, and skills to succeed in the industry. Plus, you’ll get the chance to network, give back to the community, and apply what you’ve learned in school to actual work situations.

 

What Our Program Offers:

  • An Awesome Work Environment & Culture that’s all about supporting your growth and helping you advance your career.
  • Networking Opportunities with professionals in Operations and peers who share your interests.
  • Giving Back to the Community through volunteer opportunities with the Gibson GIVES program, so you can make a difference while gaining new experiences.
  • A Student & New Grad Community that organizes social events, so you’ll get to meet others who are new to the industry and have some fun outside of work!

If you're ready to get hands-on experience, grow your skills, and make a real impact this summer, we’d love for you to join us!


The Gibson Way Attracting and retaining the right people is key to our business strategy. For over 70 years, Gibson Energy has been defined by people who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do.
  
The Business doesn’t successfully operate without ‘we’ collectively working together and ‘I’ contributing individually to achieve our goals. Transitioning from words on the wall to actionable values, provides a daily anchor for our colleagues and teammates to kick start their day with energy. By staying true to our values, we will continue to build a powerful presence in the industry, navigate change more successfully, and dominate our competition!
 
The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success! 

  • Contribute & Add Value Everyday
  • Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient 
  • Stay Focused & Open-Minded
  • Work it Out & Do it Together

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way

 

 

Interested?
Operate within a petroleum-testing lab including the operation, maintenance and calibration of the lab instruments, record keeping, the ordering of supplies and ensuring that any and all tests be performed according to applicable standards.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Performs sediment and water analysis and density testing on petroleum samples.
  • Performs other tests including vapor pressure, viscosity, sulfur, GC analysis, and other tests as required.
  • Maintains and verifies calibration of lab instruments as required. Orders lab supplies as required.
  • Keeps records relating to test results and calibrations.
  • Collects samples as required.
  • Maintains safe work procedures and a healthy lab environment according to Gibson Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Maintains familiarization with applicable testing standards and manufacturers recommended procedures regarding operation, calibration and maintenance of instruments.
  • Relates to our customers by addressing their concerns about test results.
  • Keeps up to date with changes to testing standards.
  • Recommends replacement and new equipment when necessary.
  • Performs basic housekeeping duties.
  • Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.  
  • May perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications – Related Education, Experience & Skills

  • Chemical Technology Diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of lab testing experience, or a combination of experience and post-secondary education.
  • Valid Class 5 Non-GDL Driver’s License.
  • Basic computer skills and experience using MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).

 

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrate competency with oral and written communication.
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Successful candidate will have a desire to learn.
  • Represent and promote the Company in a responsible, positive and professional manner.
  • Ability to foster strong relationships; customer service focused.
  • Exhibit commitment to quality and safety.

 

Knowledge considered an asset will be:

  • Understanding of Gas Chromatograph.
  • Familiarity with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  • Operational knowledge as it relates to crude oil processing (upstream and downstream) as well as terminal and pipeline facilities.
  • Understanding of equipment, reliability and operational processes.
  • Ability to apply relevant technical and regulatory codes and standards to operations.

 

Working Conditions

  • The majority of the work is performed in a lab environment.
  • This position requires physical mobility and able to perform duties in a confined space and/or in the vicinity of dangerous goods.
  • This position requires employees to wear appropriate PPE as required by the company’s safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
  • This position includes operating a company vehicle, the selected candidate will be required to provide a minimum 3-year Driver's Abstract.
  • This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, pre-employment functional fitness testing, employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, driver's license verification and a criminal history check.

 

What sets us apart from other companies? Why should you want to join us this summer? It’s simple:

  • Competitive Pay that values your hard work and contributions, offering you more than just a paycheck.
  • An Incredible Work Environment and Culture that prioritizes your career development and personal growth. We believe in supporting you every step of the way.
  • A Place for Experience & Growth: This isn’t just a summer job. It’s an opportunity to build valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and take on projects that help you grow as a professional.
  • A Supportive Team that encourages learning, offers guidance, and gives you the tools to succeed while making a real impact in your role.

This is your chance to join a company that invests in your development and supports you in building a meaningful career. Ready to grow with us and make a lasting impact? Join us this summer!

 

For more information about Gibson visit www.gibsonenergy.com.