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With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.
SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.
Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share
As our Technical Support Scientist, you will be responsible for supporting the Specialty Chemicals group. The main role of the Technical Support Scientist is to test, develop, and optimize the portfolio for the waste treatment product line. This includes but is not limited to chemical additives for industrial water treatment, oil and gas, agricultural, mobile dewatering, with a strong focus on polymers, coagulants, and environmentally friendly chemistry alternatives.
This role is based out of Leduc, Alberta.
Collaboration is key, as the team frequently engages with internal colleagues and external clients to ensure customized solutions meet industry standards. With a strong focus on continuous learning and staying current with industry trends, this team fosters a supportive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.
- Conduct research and perform laboratory experiments to evaluate and optimize water treatment processes for agriculture, industrial and slop oil dewatering applications.
- Analyze water samples to identify contaminants, determine treatment requirements, and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Design and conduct pilot-scale studies to evaluate the performance of different treatment approaches, including the selection and testing of polymers, coagulants, and emulsions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement customized water treatment solutions for clients, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Provide technical support and expertise to customers, including troubleshooting treatment issues, conducting on-site visits, and delivering training sessions.
- Stay current with industry trends, research advancements, and emerging technologies related to water treatment, polymers, coagulants, and emulsions.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or similar. Candidates without a degree, but with a technical diploma and equivalent industry experience, will be considered.
- 0-5 years of experience in industrial water treatment, agricultural, and mobile dewatering, with a strong focus on polymers and coagulants, is preferred. Candidates without direct experience but with significant exposure to a laboratory environment, including testing, product development, and commercialization, will be considered.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in water treatment and environmental protection.
- Experience in conducting pilot-scale studies and translating results into scalable treatment solutions.
- Strong communication skills, oral and written; ability to present to technical clientele, technical field personnel, and sales personnel.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a larger group.
- Highly motivated, organized, with excellent time management skills and has a professional manner.
In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer
- Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which include
- Employer-paid benefits health, dental & more
- Health care spending account
- Employee wellness program
- Employee savings plans
- Career progression
- A competitive employee referral program
- Industry-leading safety standards
- Community investment initiatives Our Stories
Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.
We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.
Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.
