About the role
Summary
Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.
Job Functions
- Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
- Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
- Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, (Preferred)
- or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory. (Required)
- TWIC (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in ASTM standards. (Required)
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products. (Required)
- Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight. (Required)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization. (Required)
- Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity. (Required)
- High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details. (Required)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines. (Required)
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand: Constantly
- Move or traverse: Constantly
- Sit: Occasionally
- Use hands: Constantly
- Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
- Climb or balance: None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
- Talk/hear: Frequently
- Taste/Smell: Occasionally
- Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally
About SGS
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