Field Technician I

SGS; Harrogate (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Field Technician to collect samples and observe or inspect products or raw materials for laboratory analysis. The role requires labeling, documentation, and timely delivery of samples to the lab, along with sample preparation and basic tests.

Key duties include maintaining clean equipment, wearing PPE, and adhering to safety procedures. Local day travel may be required, with occasional overtime on weekends. No prior experience is required unless state law mandates it.

Qualifications

• No experience required, unless required by state law.
• Language Skills: Intermediate English; Advanced Preferred.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic; Intermediate Preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Team player attitude with customer care focus.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples as product and/or raw materials transferred to containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail.
• Ensures sample containers are labeled with identifying data, location, date and time of collection.
• Delivers samples to laboratory for analysis.
• Performs preparation of samples, reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
• Gathers samples at specified locations, states of processing and time interval.
• Performs sample screening and/or other related physical tests.
• Ensures equipment and containers are cleaned before and after use.
• Wears PPE relevant to tasks at all times.
• Follows required local and federal safety processes and procedures.
• May also have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English (intermediate)

Basic Math

Reasoning

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience

No experience required, unless required by state law.

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 a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card).
• May be required to obtain 24‑hour surface Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certificate; training is available through SGS.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Language Skills: Intermediate English; Advanced Preferred.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic; Intermediate Preferred.

Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level required; uses logical and practical approach to solve problems.

Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers.

Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed within the required timeframe.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to work independently and under moderate supervision.

Team player attitude, customer care focus.

Travel

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

Equipment

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

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday 5am to 5pm.
• Position requires occasional overtime on weekends.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.