Jaime Ventura
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Results-oriented Laboratory Professional with 8 years in the oil and gas industry, utilizing technical data to influence business decisions and enhance client satisfaction. Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and delivering actionable insights from complex analytics while overseeing high-volume projects within budgetary constraints.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Inter Pipeline (Air Swift)
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Technical Advisory: Provided critical data insights and resolved technical discrepancies for polypropylene and LPG/gas analysis, ensuring product quality and marketability for operations team.
- Instrumentation Expertise: Operated and maintained a suite of advanced instruments (NMR, XRF, HPLC, FTIR, IC, ICP-OES/MS, GC).
- Data Management: Processed data using advanced quality management and analysis systems such as Sample Manager (LIMS), Open Lab CDS, Chromeleon CDS.
- Process Optimization: Improved laboratory efficiency by optimizing SOPs, conducting research projects, assisting in audits, reducing operational costs and turnaround time.
- Leadership: Trained new personnel on complex lab protocols, managed and delegated projects/tasks, and contributed to Emergency Response Team Program.
Environmental Technician
Backwood Resources
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Led team on vegetation management project, coordinating with Environmental Inspector to plan site-specific strategies (Trans Mountain Pipeline).
Environmental Technician
Nor-Alta Environmental Services
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Served as primary liaison for site supervisors and consultants, aligning field data collection with client expectations to enhance project outcomes.
- Coordinated with project managers to maintain cost-effective field operations while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Laboratory Technician
Dow Chemical (Kelly Services, 6 Month Contract)
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed physical and chemical testing of food-grade polyethylene, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and production specifications.
Laboratory Technologist
Halliburton
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with Sales/Engineers team to engineer custom cement and frac gel solutions, aligning technical designs with client performance specifications and budget constraints (Chevron, Exxon, BP, ConocoPhillips).
- Managed high-volume workload (60% testing, 40% project management), prioritizing projects based on financial impact, urgency, and client deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
- Directed safety and waste disposal management across all Canadian laboratories, effectively coordinating logistics across multiple regional sites.
Sales Associate (Part Time)
Future Shop
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Achieved and exceeded monthly sales targets in high-pressure, competitive environment.
- Consultative Selling: Assessed customer needs and provided tailored technical recommendations for audio and camera equipment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product lines and competitor trends to enhance closing rates and customer retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Biochemistry
University of Alberta
Edmonton04.2016
Skills
- Quality control
- Data management
- Data interpretation
- Process optimization
- Technical analysis
- Risk assessment
- Resource management
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Inter Pipeline (Air Swift)
12.2021 - 12.2025
Environmental Technician
Backwood Resources
04.2021 - 09.2021
Environmental Technician
Nor-Alta Environmental Services
08.2019 - 02.2021
Laboratory Technician
Dow Chemical (Kelly Services, 6 Month Contract)
02.2019 - 07.2019
Laboratory Technologist
Halliburton
11.2016 - 12.2018
Sales Associate (Part Time)
Future Shop
10.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Biochemistry
University of Alberta