Field Services Technician

SGS; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Elko, NV is seeking an entry-level Technician to perform field analyses and sample collection. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and excellent customer service skills. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be MSHA certified or obtain certification by December 2025. The position involves traveling to client sites and is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Join a firm dedicated to sustainability and integrity.

Qualifications

• MSHA certified or obtain certification by Dec 2025.
• 1 year of relevant experience in an environmental laboratory preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform field analyses and collect environmental samples.
• Travel to mine sites for sample pickup multiple times a week.
• Document all field sampling activities in detail.

Skills

Advanced English language skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. With 99,600 employees and a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, we enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Our Elko, NV laboratory is seeking an entry-level Technician for the Field Services team. The Field Services Technician will perform field analyses, sample pickup, and collect environmental samples. Responsibilities include following health and safety protocols, documenting sampling activities, commuting to client sites, and delivering samples to the laboratory. The Technician must demonstrate safe defensive driving behavior and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Job Functions

• Collect soil, water, and wastewater samples from client sites in accordance with federal, state, and company guidelines.
• Travel to mine sites for sample pickup multiple times a week.
• Coordinate sample drop-offs with Reno laboratory.
• Schedule collection services and use company vehicle to travel to client sites.
• Perform analyses in the field per standard operating procedures; transport sampling equipment between locations.
• Document all field sampling activities in detail.
• Deliver collected samples back to laboratory.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.
• Complete all required training to perform responsibilities in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assist Sample Management Department.
• Be comfortable performing all tasks in inclement weather and temperatures.
• Perform courier routes for sample pickup from different client sites.
• Prepare client bottle kits.
• Package and ship samples and bottle kits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MSHA certified or obtain certification by Dec 2025 (Required).
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• 1 year of relevant experience (Required).
• Experience in an environmental laboratory (Preferred).
• Advanced English language skills (Required).
• Strong customer service skills (Required).
• Ability to lift/carry/push and/or pull upwards of 50 lbs on a constant basis (Required).

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 is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job.

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