Quality Control Technologist

Job description:

Basic Function  Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company is seeking a full-time Quality Control Technologist. Reporting to the Quality Control Team Leader, the Quality Control Technologist is responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role supports daily product blending, bulk loading and packaging activities and works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Technology, and Laboratory teams.

This is an execution-focused, manufacturing-support role rather than a research or bench-laboratory position. Success in this role requires strong judgement, prioritization skills, and comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Job Duties  Production & Manufacturing Support   Generate and issue product formulation sheets to support daily manufacturing operations
Review bulk loading schedules and provide quality input as part of order fulfillment activities
Review and provide quality input to Basestock tank switches
Manage inventory related to tank heel batch number tracking within SAP
Provide real-time quality support to manufacturing and packaging teams to prevent delays
Quality Oversight & Product Release   Ensure blended, bulk and packaged products meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards
Review and approve quality of incoming raw materials, including entry of third-party laboratory data into SAP
Issue Certificates of Analysis for bulk shipments departing the Mississauga site
Maintain the product retain sample program
Investigate and manage non-conforming products, including product recovery through rework, adjustment, correction, or waiver decisions
Cross-Functional & Operational Alignment   Actively participate in daily cross-functional meetings to support on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery
Serve as a technical liaison between Quality and other departments such as Manufacturing/Operations, Technology, Laboratories, Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams
Support regional facilities and terminals as required
Review and provide quality input regarding marine shipments
Compliance & Continuous Support   Ensure compliance with Quality Control Procedures, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements
Support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives related to product blending, release, and shipment activities
Occasional off-hour coverage may be required
Experience   Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment
Experience working with specifications, procedures, and quality systems
Comfortable supporting production operations under time-sensitive conditions
Education Level   College Diploma in Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Laboratory Technology, Industrial Chemistry, or a related applied science discipline
OR
Equivalent hands-on experience in a quality control or manufacturing support role with a specification-driven or regulated environment
Required Skills   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize, make quality decisions, and manage multiple urgent tasks
High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
PREFERRED

SKILLS:

Working knowledge of SAP
Working knowledge of HFLS product lines and formulations
Good understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and White Oil / Food Safety Regulations
Work Conditions  Normal office working conditions on-site in a manufacturing environment. Flexible work schedule as the job requires the ability to work in a fast-paced and result oriented environment, covering multiple production shifts and geographic regions. Some off-hour coverage is required which can be done from home. Must be physically capable of meeting the requirements listed below. Required to work in petroleum refinery environment, warehouse/plant environment and out of doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressures vessels, tanks.

Required to work in all temperatures indoors/outdoors and near moving mechanical parts and/or rotating equipment.

Physical Requirements  Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, climbing, lifting, twisting, talking, listening and making visual inspections. Must be physically able to climb stairs and industrial…