Field Technician I in Harrogate

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.

The Field Technician is responsible for collecting samples, observation, and/or inspection of products or raw materials for laboratory analysis by performing the following duties:

• Works under immediate supervision to perform job functions.
• Collects samples as product and or raw materials that are being transferred to containers, vessels, barges, trucks, and/or rail.
• Ensures sample containers and all related paperwork are labeled with identifying data, location of sample, date, and time of collection.
• Delivers sample to laboratory for analysis.
• Performs preparation of samples, reduction and division of appropriate sizes.
• Gathers samples at specified locations, states of processing and time interval.
• 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.
• May also have Preparation or Laboratory responsibilities, as required by business needs.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School or equivalent Required. No experience required, unless required by state law Required.
• 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.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Intermediate English Required (Advanced Preferred), Basic Mathematical Skills Required (Intermediate Preferred), Intermediate level reasoning skills/abilities required, ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe, ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations, ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to work independently and under moderate supervision, team player attitude, customer care focus.
• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel) – Intermediate user proficiency Preferred.
• Travel: Local day travel may be required; may be required to travel overnight occasionally.
• 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.
• Physical/Sensory Demands: Stand Constantly, Move or traverse Constantly, Sit Occasionally, Use hands Constantly, Reach with hands and arms Frequently, Climb or balance Occasionally, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally, Talk/hear Frequently, Taste/Smell None, Lift/carry/push or pull Frequently 50 lbs.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 5am to 5pm. Position requires occasional overtime on weekends.

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.