Materials Engineering Technologist

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

• Conduct laboratory tests. It is expected that, over a period of time, Materials Technologists obtain competency in all tests conducted in the laboratory.
• Know and be comfortable with standards codes such as ASTM, ASME, CSA, NACE, API, AWS.
• Awareness of all testing results and how they apply to the given code. Technologists are expected to flag failed test results to their supervisor.
• Learn to personally organize their own daily testing tasks based on the workflow and due dates given to them.
• Maintain Laboratory and personal work area in a clean and professional manner.
• Work within the rules of the ISO 17025 quality program.
• Maintain Test equipment and conduct scheduled maintenance on test equipment.
• Work with customers and co-workers to improve work processes and resolve technical issues.
• Follows all company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Follows all Quality system protocols and reports any discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications
Education:

• A post-secondary education (degree and/or diploma) in Materials Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology or other related program is required.

Experience

• Upon hiring, the Materials Technologist shall meet one of the following criteria for certification:
• Be registered with or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APPEGA)
• Be registered with or be eligible for registration with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
• This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Technical Skills

• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Knowledge Image analysis operation / software considered an asset
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate 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 and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
• Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her supervisor for resolution.
• Intermediate level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
• Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.

• The following technical skills are considered an asset:

• mechanical aptitude supported by background and experience

• instrumentation and control
• CAD

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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.