Petroleum Sampler
3 weeks ago
Company 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 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
**Job Description**:
- Permanent full -time position
- Work shift: Day / Evening / Night / Weekend - Rotation
- Hourly rate: $28.39
- Valid local driver's licence
- EN mandatory and functional FR.
**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
The sampler takes samples of various petroleum or chemical products. The purpose of the sampling is to obtain a representative portion of products from ships, barges and shore tanks.
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.
- 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.
**Qualifications**:
**PROFILE**
- Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
- Valid driver’s license.
**REQUIRED SKILLS**
- The incumbent must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED).
- Experience in a petroleum-related field would be an asset.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a production or manufacturing sector role.
- Excellent math skills would be an asset.
- Must be meticulous and punctual when performing tasks associated with petroleum sampling.
Demonstrated 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.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others & independently.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Extended hours may be required from time to time.
- Willingness to work irregular hours according to sample schedules (days, nights, weekends and holidays).
- Available to work weekends and on call 24 hours a day.
- Travel to other SGS locations may be expected from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
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