Petroleum Sampler Jobs

Company Description
We are SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The sampler takes samples of various petroleum or chemical products. The purpose of the sampling is to obtain a representative portion of products from ships, barges and shore tanks.
Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that all equipment is clean and properly calibrated and that the calibration data has been recorded before any equipment can be used.
• Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.
• Communicate with Senior Petroleum Product Inspectors about work orders.
• Learn and apply appropriate procedures associated with sampling and custody transfers.
• Assist Senior Inspectors with vessel sampling.
• Understand and follow terminal work order instructions for each sampling or custody transfer.
• Identify and correctly enter all required data on sample labels.
• Follow the Senior Inspector’s or the Laboratory Supervisor’s instructions for cleaning sample bottles, removing samples and replenishing shelves with new or clean bottles.
• Various special or ad hoc projects could be assigned on occasion.
• Clean and maintain inspection equipment.
• Ensure the cleanliness of workstations, equipment rooms, locker rooms and inspection rooms.
• Read and review available API/ASTM procedures and manuals related to our business line.
• Ensure that all relevant data is correctly recorded in documents or files.
• Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor transfer activities or vessels to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain company trucks.
• Sample shore-based tanks or vessels according to established procedures to obtain representative samples using various methods imposed by the company and/or ASTM or API procedures.

Qualifications
PROFILE

• Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.

Required Skills

• The incumbent must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Excellent math skills would be an asset.
• Must be meticulous and punctual when performing tasks associated with petroleum sampling.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a production or manufacturing sector role.
• Experience in a petroleum-related field would be an asset.

Demonstrated willingness to work and learn more about the marine/petroleum industry, with a focus on the quantity and quality of sampling and the monitoring of custody transfers.

• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Available to work weekends and on call 24 hours a day.
• Travel to other SGS locations may be expected from time to time.
• Works well under pressure.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Extended hours may be required from time to time.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Willingness to work irregular hours according to sample schedules (days, nights, weekends and holidays).
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Additional Information
SGS Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to achieving greater accessibility by providing accommodation for people with disabilities during our hiring process. 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.