Senior Field Technician- Day Shift

SGS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Senior Technician, Field Operations MIN, to collect samples and perform inspections for lab analysis. The role includes taking on Team Lead duties when the Supervisor/Manager is unavailable.

Responsibilities include sample collection at varied locations, labeling and documenting each sample, delivering to the lab, preparing samples, and performing basic tests while ensuring PPE and safety procedures are followed. Night shift is 5pm–5am with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in industrial, laboratory, or field services with safety discipline.
• Experience working with sample collection and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of PPE and regulatory safety standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from containers, vessels, trucks, rail, and other transport modes.
• Label samples and document location, date, and time of collection.
• Deliver samples to laboratory for analysis and maintain chain of custody.
• Perform sample preparation and basic tests as required.
• Lead the team in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or High School (GED) and equivalent years of experience

Tools

Jaw Crusher

Pulverizers

Pressure Filters

Riffle Splitters

Compressed Air

Hammer Mill Crushers

Ovens

Balances

Sampling Tools

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for 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

The Senior Technician, Field Operations MIN is responsible for collecting samples, observation, and/or inspection of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis by performing the following duties. Takes on additional responsibility as Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

• Works under established direction, with little to no direct supervision, expected to perform the following job functions with a high degree of independence.
• Collects samples of product or raw materials that are being transferred in containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail. Gathers samples at specified locations, date states of processing and time interval.
• Labels sample containers and all related paperwork, documenting location of sample, date, and time of collection.
• Delivers samples to laboratory for analysis.
• Prepares samples, performs their reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
• 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 while collecting, screening or delivering samples.
• Provides technical advice and support to the Field Technicians, may train Junior Technicians as required.
• Serves as a Team Leader when Supervisor and or Manager are not present.
• Trains, motivates and monitors staff during shift.
• Assists staff to carry out and complete tasks according to established work procedures.
• Work in partnership with other Technicians to solve client problems to ensure quality and customer satisfaction standards are met.
• Assists Supervisor and or Manager, making sure that each employee in the team has sufficient information, resources and materials to do their job safely.
• May have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Directly responsible for their area housekeeping and cleanliness on a daily basis.
• Accountable for routine and non-routine equipment maintenance.
• Directly responsible for ensuring all safety equipment is worn and safety procedures are followed while performing work, being on site or delivering samples.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or High School (GED) and equivalent years of experience required.
• Experienceworking in Industrial or Laboratory or Field Services setting with experience following strict safety standards.

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.

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:

• Night shift 5pm to 5am
• Position requires occasional overtime.

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 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines