Preparation Technician, Sr. at SGS North America Inc. in Kershaw, South Carolina

Job Description:

Company Description



SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.



Job Description




SUMMARY



The Senior Preparation Technician, Minerals is responsible for proper preparation of mineral samples for analysis in accordance with all applicable standards and company procedures by performing the following duties. Takes on additional responsibility as Team Lead in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.



REPORTING LINE



Directly reports to Supervisor, Preparations or Manager, Laboratory or Field Operations


Dotted reporting line - none



JOB FUNCTIONS




Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



• Works under established direction, with little to no direct supervision, expected to perform the following job functions with a high degree of independence.


• Prepares mineral samples (i.e., coal, iron ore, limestone, petroleum coke, etc.) by crushing samples in accordance with required published standards, using various sample crusher models.


• Transfers and labels samples with identifying data, and associated paperwork.


• Fillies and locates samples.


• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all Preparation equipment.


• Accurately records all data associated with the preparation of samples.


• Ensures compliance with all required local and federal safety processes and procedures while collecting, screening or delivering samples.


• 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 Laboratory or Field Operations responsibilities, as required by business needs.


• Provides technical advice and support to the Preparation 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




Required:



• High School or equivalent


• 3+ years working in Industrial or Laboratory or Field Services setting with experience following strict safety standards



Preferred:



• None



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



• Language Skills: Intermediate English required, Advanced preferred


• Mathematical Skills: Basic required, Intermediate preferred


• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level required, uses logical and practical approach to solve problems


• Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel) - Intermediate user proficiency required


• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing or verbally), presenting information individually or in small group situations to internal or external customers


• 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


• Ability to lead more junior employees



TRAVEL



• Local day travel may be required.



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 DEMANDS OF THE JOB




Physical/Sensory Demands Frequency Requirements:



• 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


• Lift/carry/push or pull - up to 50 pounds



Vision Requirement:



• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)


• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)


• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)


• Depth perception (three-dimension vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationships)


• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)


• Ability to see color may be required



Auditory Requirements:



• Must be able to hear equipment operating, alarms sounding, traffic, telephones



SAFETY CATEGORY



• Safety Critical: Has a high exposure to a catastrophic operational incident; has a direct role in operations where failure could result in serious harm to public or employee well-being, Group assets, or the environment; and has no direct or very limited supervision available to provide operational checks.



WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS




Location of the Job: Kershaw, SC



Work Schedule:



• Rotating Shift


• Position requires occasional overtime.



Environmental Conditions Requirements:


• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions -Occasionally


• Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequently


• Work in high, precarious places - Occasionally


• Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently


• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally


• Outdoor weather conditions - Occasionally


• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None


• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None


• Risk of electrical shock - Occasionally


• Work with explosives - None


• Risk of radiation - None


• Vibration - Frequently


• Bio-hazard - None



Noise level: keep the highest that applies


• Moderate-Loud Noise



Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:



• None