Laboratory Experimentation & Testing - Supervisor

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.  The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.  Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.    What role you will play on our team

The Laboratory Experimentation & Testing Supervisor fulfills a general leadership role at the site and is the specific supervisory role for lab technicians.  Also responsible for supporting the annual planning activities and assists with managing systems and work process to support Operational Excellence (Safety, Reliability and Controls) .   An incumbent must demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience related to petroleum fuels analysis.   What you will do

Shared responsibility with the Laboratory Second line Supervisor (SLS) for safe, environmentally sound and efficient operation of the QA Laboratory Use all LPS tools to achieve nobody gets hurt for his/her direct reports Support site managing systems and associated work processes for the Lab (01, CIMS, QP&G, GPQMS, AQUA, GRS, OIMS and Regulatory Compliance). Ensures alignment between Lab and site priorities, assist in troubleshooting significant operational challenges by coordination interface for testing. Interface between site Technical group and lab Contact for lab building maintenance and repair Establish prioritization of resources towards higher return opportunities through margin and opex improvement initiatives. MAL for Laboratory; work with Lab SLS to develop annual Business Plan Conduct the AMP for the lab and complete all associated activities Assists with effective test schedules and testing efficiencies so that product quality and operational reliability is optimized. Fulfill PADP and other HR expectations for direct reports. Fully understand and communicate corporate policies and procedures to employees.

Laboratory or Chemical Technologist diploma Analytical instrumentation skills including calibration and maintenance and troubleshooting Training in statistics, including working knowledge of standard deviations, control limits, moving ranges and biases Understanding/management of the safety risks inherent in daily laboratory operations Knowledge of computer tools including Microsoft Excel and Word. Petroleum fuels analytical experience Understanding of petroleum fuel specifications Experience with QSM corporate standards for quality performance, product certification and release

Your benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by