Field Technician, Trade

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Attend on board vessels to perform sampling and testing of ballast and potable water, witness loading operations, write and submit reports. Incumbent will be required to prepare, package and courier samples to different laboratories. Review, calculate and interpret analysis results. Other duties maybe assigned when required.

• Perform Field Testing of Water samples
• Witness and observe how samples are taken and direct the vessel personnel when necessary
• Receive, inspect, sort and label client samples
• Deliver and ship samples to the Laboratory
• Observe sampling of other commodities following established protocols
• Sort, crush, pulverize, split and screen samples as required
• Archive, return or dispose of client samples as per work sheet instructions
• Log client samples into the system and prepare sample labels
• Conduct basic testing and basic measurements in the field
• Work from sketches, detailed specifications and verbal instructions
• Calibration and set up of equipment prior to analysis
• Maintain and record equipment calibrations
• Carries out routine equipment maintenance under the direction of his / her supervisor
• Interpret and evaluate all results
• Compiles data, analyses and prepares reports
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental policies
• Follow all Quality system protocols and report any discrepancies to the Supervisor
• May be asked to work in other SGS areas when needed
• Some independent judgement required

Qualifications

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.