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
Responsible for the overall supervision and performance of quantity and quality determination inspections of ships, barges, shore tanks, and pipeline transfers of petroleum, petrochemical and chemical products.
- Assures correct execution of Field assignments according to client requirements, ASTM/API and Company policies and procedures0Assures correct and complete Field reporting e.g. SAT.
- Assures safe execution of Field assignments as per Company/Terminal Safety Program
- Confirms quantities with local terminal personnel when required.
- Liaison and collaboration with other Branch office personnel i.e. Coordinators, Dispatchers, Supervisors, Admin and Laboratory staff to ensure timely and effective communication between all stake holders.
- Cover for Coordinators/Dispatchers/Operations Supervisor/Manager as and when needed.
- Provides Field training for Inspection personnel as needed or as directed, completes training agenda report regularly, and conduct regular employee meetings to ensure that all personnel are completely informed with regard to policies, procedures and performance issues, for their development and improvement.
- Completes Field Audits and monitors training performance and monitor field equipment condition
- Supervise employees and will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Executes responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; managing employee timekeeping within the Kronos system;
Qualifications
- High School degree or general education degree (GED).
- A minimum five (5) years field experience and two (2) years Supervisory experience in the Inspection Industry with strong working knowledge of required reporting procedures.
- Position requires incumbent to work weekends and to be on call 24/7 when needed, to meet business commitments.
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
- Must be able to climb, bend and stretch without restriction.
- Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while directing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (verbal and written).
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
- Must have experience working in assigned Terminals and be familiar with their policies and procedures.
- Ability to recognize potential field issues/problems and use initiative to resolve pro-actively.
- Ability to give/receive constructive criticism without prejudice in order to hone skills and correct deficiencies.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and utilize a respirator.
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
- Stand: None
- Move or traverse: None
- Sit: None
- Use hands: None
- Reach with hands and arms: None
- Climb or balance: None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: None
- Talk/hear: None
- Taste/Smell: None
- Lift/carry/push or pull: None
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, 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.
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