Petroleum Sampler: Field Sample Technician

SGS; Saint John; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS in Saint John, NB, is seeking a Petroleum Sampling Assistant to collect representative samples from ships, barges and shore tanks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling and data entry, and adherence to API/ASTM procedures.

The successful candidate will work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call shifts, with opportunities to learn advanced sampling techniques and support senior inspectors.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing sector role.
• Must be meticulous and punctual when performing tasks associated with petroleum sampling.
• Demonstrates willingness to work and learn more about the marine/petroleum industry, with a focus on the quantity and quality of sampling and the monitoring of custody transfers.

Responsibilities

• Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.
• Learn and apply appropriate procedures associated with sampling and custody transfers.
• Sample shore-based tanks or vessels according to established procedures to obtain representative samples using various methods imposed by the company and/or ASTM or API procedures.
• Identify and correctly enter all required data on sample labels.
• Communicate with Senior Petroleum Product Inspectors about work orders.
• Assist Senior Inspectors with vessel sampling.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and properly calibrated and that the calibration data has been recorded before any equipment can be used.
• Clean and maintain inspection equipment.
• Ensure that all relevant data is correctly recorded in documents or files.
• Read and review available API/ASTM procedures and manuals related to our business line.
• Understand and follow terminal work order instructions for each sampling or custody transfer.
• Follow the Senior Inspector’s or the Laboratory Supervisor’s instructions for cleaning sample bottles, removing samples and replenishing shelves with new or clean bottles.
• Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor transfer activities or vessels to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain company trucks.
• Ensure the cleanliness of workstations, equipment rooms, locker rooms and inspection rooms.
• Various special or ad hoc projects could be assigned on occasion.

Skills

Math

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Job description

SGS in Saint John, NB, is seeking a Petroleum Sampling Assistant to collect representative samples from ships, barges and shore tanks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in labeling and data entry, and adherence to API/ASTM procedures.

The successful candidate will work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call shifts, with opportunities to learn advanced sampling techniques and support senior inspectors.