Field Services Technician
About the job
- A clean driver's abstract and valid driver's licence are required.
- A high school diploma or relevant technical training is required.
- Knowledge of oil field operations is required.
- Mechanical aptitude and experience with a variety of hand tools are required.
- Ability to learn new skills and sampling protocols is required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds is required.
- Must be currently local to Fort St. John; accommodations are not provided, and the role is not fly-in/fly-out or camp-based.
- Gather samples at various sites while working with a partner.
- Conduct hydrocarbon field sampling of oil/condensate, natural gas, water, and emulsion.
- Participate in an on-call schedule, which can vary depending on the time of year and jobs requiring coverage.
- Travel out of town for field work, sometimes staying away for short periods; out-of-town travel is required daily.
- Book field jobs and complete associated paperwork; field work accounts for approximately 80% of the role.
- H2S Alive certification, First Aid with transportation endorsement, and CSO certification are considered assets.
About the company
AGAT Laboratories provides analytical testing services for environmental, industrial, and energy projects across a network of 40+ coast-to-coast laboratories. It helps clients by performing precise laboratory analyses using modern instruments and developing technologies, then delivering clear results through a dedicated project manager and expert scientific staff. The labs combine chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering, and specialty analyses to support decision-making throughout a project’s life cycle. What sets AGAT apart is its nationwide reach and collaborative, service-oriented approach—“Service Beyond Analysis”—which partners with clients to understand needs and solve challenges rather than just run tests. The company’s goal is to generate accurate data that clients can trust to guide their choices, and to grow by welcoming new labs, clients, and scientific developments, sample by sample.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 26, 2026 report redesign improves client usability and repeatable workflow stickiness.
- AGAT launched enhanced ECOC in May 2026, lowering friction for environmental sample submissions.
- September 2026 leadership hires in growth, HR, and safety signal active expansion across divisions.
What critics are saying
- Eurofins and Pace keep larger PFAS capacity, pressuring pricing and turnaround in 2026.
- Arizona certification creates compliance exposure; any PFAS quality failure would damage the Tempe growth engine.
- No public layoffs or funding transparency means internal stress could surface fast during contract losses.
What makes AGAT Laboratories unique
- Tempe became Arizona's only local PFAS lab for EPA 533, 537.1, and 1633 in June 2026.
- October 5, 2026 Carbon Management Hub targets Alberta CCS and CCUS project planning.
- AGAT spans Canada, Arizona, and Newfoundland after Avalon acquisition closed December 31, 2024.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave