Operations Coordinator Jobs

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Summary

SGS is an inspection company whose core business is the inspection of bulk liquid cargoes and sampling and testing of same for its customers in the Oil, Gas and Chemical industry. This position is responsible for the overall management and direction of the daily inspection work load and business operations to include the monitoring and scheduling all "Inspectors" in support of our daily business operations and customers. The exercise of independent judgment and decisions on matters of significant importance to our customers is critical.

Job Functions

• Regular client visits are required as well as coordination with sales group on client visits.
• Understand and comply with individual Client Instructions and requirements.
• Act as branch manager on duty during hours of 5pm and 8am, as required by customer.
• Uses technical knowledge to direct field work as required including field audits, implementing new client procedures and overall mentoring of field employees.
• Manage Branch daily and monthly calibration records are being done and kept up to date.
• Liaison with the laboratory and clients.
• Review and approve time logs that are submitted by inspectors.
• Manage the operating files of the company and input critical and key data into customer data bases of major oil, gas and chemical companies. This requires a high level of technical knowledge specific to the oil, gas and chemical industry.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Direct coordination with customer, refineries, and shipping agencies to manage and make independent technical decisions on critical marine vessel logistics in support of general operations that represent millions of dollars of product. Involved in scheduling field staff accordingly.
• Ensure the inspectors are complying with company procedures for Safety, Field Operations and Reporting.
• Provide guidance and feedback to the inspection staff within the Branch on a daily basis. May give input on disciplinary actions and other employee decisions for field staff.
• Understand and comply with Company procedures for Safety, Field Operations, and reporting.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Five (5) years of industry related coordination experience (Preferred)
• Three (3) years of industry related coordination experience (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to independently plan, organize and complete a variety of projects (Required)
• Ability to lift bulky items, which can weight up to 50 pounds; climb, bend, reach, without restriction. (Required)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
• Ability to lead and effective team and foster collaboration to achieve goals (Required)
• Ability to follow instructions independently, with little or no supervision. (Required)
• Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (verbal and written). Must be able to read and comprehend labels and instructions. (Required)
• Must be able to work with limited supervision, be self-motivated and willing to work unconventional hours to support OGC. (Required)
• Ability to analyze and solve problems (Required)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written format (Required)
• Excellent organization and time management skills to work effectively under pressure and meet established deadlines on multiple projects (Required)
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with customers and independently make decisions to meet customer requirements (Required)
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and systematically compile technical and financial information into comprehensive reports or other formats (Required)
• High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details (Required)

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Sit: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Climb or balance: None
• Stand: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Use hands: Constantly
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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