Petroleum Sampler

Company Description

Make an impact with SGS! With more than 97,000 employees and 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world, SGS is a silent force working hard behind the scenes to deliver quality and integrity to businesses across nine industries. As the world’s leader in providing inspection, verification, testing and certification services, Forbes ranked the SGS Group as one of the world’s top multinationals and one of the world’s most innovative companies. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices has also recognized the SGS Group for its sustainability processes. In Canada, SGS employs over 2,000 team members across 70 locations.

• Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.
• Learn and apply appropriate procedures associated with sampling and custody transfers.
• 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.
• Identify and correctly enter all required data on sample labels.
• Communicate with Senior Petroleum Product Inspectors about work orders.
• Assist Senior Inspectors with vessel sampling.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and properly calibrated and that the calibration data has been recorded before any equipment can be used.
• Clean and maintain inspection equipment.
• Ensure that all relevant data is correctly recorded in documents or files.
• Read and review available API/ASTM procedures and manuals related to our business line.
• Understand and follow terminal work order instructions for each sampling or custody transfer.
• 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.
• Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor transfer activities or vessels to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Clean and maintain company trucks.
• Ensure the cleanliness of workstations, equipment rooms, locker rooms and inspection rooms.
• Various special or ad hoc projects could be assigned on occasion.
• Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience: 0 to 1 year of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
• Valid driver’s permit.

• The incumbent must have a minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Experience in a petroleum-related field would be an asset.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a production or manufacturing sector role.
• Excellent math skills would be an asset.
• Must be meticulous and punctual when performing tasks associated with petroleum sampling.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.

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.