Field Technician, Jr. Jobs

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Summary

The Field Operations Technician, Junior is responsible for collecting samples, observation, and/or inspection of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis by performing the following duties.

Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Gathers samples at specified locations, states of processing and time interval.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
• Ensures all equipment and containers are organized and cleaned before and after use.
• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• Performs sample screening and/or other related physical tests.
• Ensures sample containers and all related paperwork are labeled with identifying data, location of sample, date, and time of collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under immediate supervision to perform job functions.
• May also have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Performs preparation of samples, reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
• Delivers sample to laboratory for analysis.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Collects samples as product and or raw materials that are being transferred to containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• No experience required, unless required by state law
• High School or equivalent

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid and current Driver’s license may be required if the role requires driving a company vehicle.
• May be required to obtain 24-hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate, training is available through SGS.
• May be required to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Language Skills: Intermediate English required, Advanced preferred
• Mathematical Skills: Basic required, Intermediate preferred
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel) – Intermediate user proficiency preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers
• Team player attitude, customer care focus
• Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe
• Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems

TRAVEL

• Local day travel may be required; may be required to travel overnight occasionally.

EQUIPMENT

• This role may use sample prep equipment that may include Bowl & Disc Pulverizing Mills, Riffle Splitters, Compressed Air, Ovens, Balances, and basic sampling tools.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.

Work Schedule

• Day shift
• Position requires occasional overtime.
• Will require incumbent to have flexible schedule, including overnight, weekends and holidays.

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Additional Information

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