SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

The Supervisor, Maintenance & Calibration is a hands-on working supervisor role and a subject matter expert for the engine and vehicle emissions testing laboratory. You will be responsible for leading the Maintenance & Calibration (M&C) team in calibrating all related automotive instrumentation (dynamometer, emissions analyzers, and specialty exhaust sampling equipment) in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and ISO standards. In addition to, providing preventive maintenance of automotive instrumentation and facility equipment.

• Maintain up-to-date calibrations and preventive maintenance in accordance with CFR and ISO standards
• Maintain detailed records of all calibrations and preventive maintenance along with system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
• Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or provide information on product use
• Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers
• Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation
• Reassemble and test equipment following repairs
• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions
• Responsible for commissioning new equipment, developing necessary training materials for related staff employees
• Follow documented procedures to properly execute the calibration of instrumentation equipment
• Perform data quality checks on calibrated instrumentation
• Setup data channel configurations for the instrumentation equipment
• Responsible to work with engineering and technician staff to resolve all issues
• Directly involved in immediate team development, coaching, and mentoring
• Oversee staff training and seeks opportunities to improve the safety of the laboratories and processes
• Develop and carry out tasks to continuously improve the safety of the operation
• Oversee project execution in coordination with department leaders
• Provide daily task management for the M&C Team
• Promote managerial excellence by improving the existing ISO17025 quality management system
• Provide leadership to install, improve, and commission advanced instruments/systems, partnering with other groups
• Participate in the recruiting process of the M&C Group
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field (Required)
• 8+ years of relevant experience with expertise in emissions testing technology (Required)
• 1+ years of experience supervising the daily tasks of technicians and engineers (Required)
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field preferred (Preferred)
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• High level of integrity, ethics, and drive toward customer service with strong poise, tact, and diplomacy 
• Outstanding leadership experience and abilities, comfortable in dealing with varied engineers’ personalities providing coaching, mentoring, and support to those in their group as well as others in the organization 
• Strong orientation toward teamwork 
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication skills 
• High ability to manage time to prioritize competing tasks and demands being able to successfully resolve them 
• Expert knowledge of exhaust emissions sampling (gasoline and diesel) 
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models 
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing services such as needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction 
• Able to use motorized equipment to move vehicles and materials 
• Understanding of Federal regulations for emissions testing (CFR 40 Parts 86 or 1065 / 1066) 

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand: Occasionally
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: None
• Use hands: Frequently
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Frequently
• Talk/hear: Occasionally
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs

Salary - $34.00 - $40.00/hr based on experience

Benefits - This position offers medical, dental, vision, 401K, time-off

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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