Support Scientist

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our customers. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

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 and be part of a team that steps up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

As a Support Scientist, you will support laboratory evaluations and field programs focused on scale and paraffin deposition in oil and gas production systems. You will conduct specialized testing, analyze brine and crude samples, support chemical treatment programs, and help translate laboratory results into practical field recommendations. Working alongside senior scientists, Account Managers, and Technical Services, you will contribute to technical reports, data analysis, quality control, and client-focused solutions that help manage flow assurance risks.

This role is based in Leduc, Alberta.

You will join a collaborative technical team that brings together laboratory, scientific, field, and customer-facing expertise. The team values knowledge-sharing, attention to detail, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving in support of reliable treatment programs and strong client outcomes.

This role offers a blend of hands-on laboratory testing, data analysis, technical reporting, and field program support. You will work with specialized laboratory equipment and samples while managing multiple priorities in a safety-focused environment and developing solutions for real-world oil and gas production challenges.

• Conduct laboratory testing for scale inhibitor performance (e.g., static/dynamic loop testing) and paraffin control (e.g., wax appearance temperature, cold finger analysis.)
• Analyze brine and crude samples to determine scaling and wax precipitation tendencies.
• Support field sample collection, handling, and routine performance evaluations of deployed treatment programs.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and operational teams to troubleshoot under supervision.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and treatment recommendations based on lab results.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lab procedures, results, and quality control.
• Stay informed on chemical treatment techniques and field best practices for paraffin and scale mitigation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Candidates with a technical diploma and equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 0-3 years of experience in flow assurance, oilfield production chemistry, or lab-based technical support.
• Experience in conducting pilot-scale studies and translating results into scalable treatment solutions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical laboratory skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Highly motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a professional manner.
• Proficient in MS Office and computer/data entry.

The following are considered assets in this role:

• Familiarity with scale and paraffin testing methods.
• Experience in laboratory equipment such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Spectrometers, etc.

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

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 Programs
• Employee Savings Plan
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has the right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a 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.