Sample Technician

Sabine Surveyors; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabine Surveyors is seeking a Sample Technician to support operations in the Lake Charles area. The role involves sampling bulk material, recording temperatures, and preparing samples for transport while following client instructions and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, up to six months sampling experience, and a current TWIC. This on-site position requires physical work and adherence to PPE and terminal rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; six months sampling experience preferred.
• TWIC credential must be current.
• Ability to work in varied weather and industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Comply with terminal regulations and access requirements.
• Ensure client instructions are understood before starting.
• Sample bulk material from moving conveyor per standards.
• Record temperatures of bulk materials accurately.
• Split and crush samples per instructions and store bags.
• Complete custody documents before turning over samples.
• Remain at work until relieved by oncoming staff.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and keep areas clean.

Skills

Sampling processes

Quality control

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Temperature probe

Sample crusher

Air compressor

Job description

Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking a Sample Technician in the Lake Charles area.

About Us

Sabine Surveyorsisa full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CRF 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:

• Complying with terminal regulations and requirements necessary for access.
• Ensuring that client instructions are on hand and understood before starting operations or taking over a shift.
• Sampling bulk material from moving conveyor belt with appropriate equipment to ASTM or equivalent standards.
• Obtaining and recording temperatures of bulk materials.
• Splitting and crushing obtained samples as per the client’s and Sampling Supervisor’s instructions.
• Storing, bagging, sealing, labeling, and packaging sample bags of sampled material.
• Filling out necessary custody control documents prior to turning over samples to a third party.
• Remaining at place of work until properly relieved in person by oncoming relief.
• Participating in monthly safety meetings.
• Regularly cleaning on-site storage/office units after each job and as required.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or six (6) months sampling experience.
• Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).

Working Conditions:

• Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and rainy weather, combined with some regular work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Some climbing (20’ or higher), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) are involved.
• Working with hot, dusty, and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Work on marine vessels or in terminal settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
• Traverse gangways and ladders at varying heights.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

• Temperature probe and sensor
• Sample crusher
• Air compressor

Special Skills:

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail:[e-mail].