Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for inspecting and sampling a variety of mineral commodities including Cooper, Lead, Zinc, Iron Ore, Precious Metals and Steel Cargoes for trading purpose. The inspector will support the Minerals Business by performing inspections at existing job sites and writing technical reports detailing inspection findings per nomination, in a timely manner. The purpose of this role is to serve our clients in the best possible manner by performing and delivering inspection and sampling services and informing the administration team with accurate updates and quality reports to provide to our clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

-        Oversees loading, unloading of cargo from ships and other forms of transit to document damages as they are loaded and/or unloaded.

-        Execute sampling & sample preparation and deliver sample to laboratory for analysis.

-        Record accurate information and details.

-        Issue obtained field documents and inspection report to office detailing results of inspection

-        Communicate and cooperate with administration staff regarding details of the inspection requirements.

-        Liaison with terminal & warehouse personal for execution of inspections. 

-        Check and verify testing data/ field documents for accuracy.

-        Responsible for performing Loading, Discharge, Stock Verification, Sampling and Damage Inspections. 

-        Ensures sample are labeled with identifying product, location of sample, date, and time of collection. 

-        Travel occasionally.

-        Perform other assignment as directed  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

-        Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university preferred.

-        Must have a valid driver's license and TWIC Card.

-        Applicant must have good communicate (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

-        Ability to execute detailed written or oral instructions. 

-        Ability to work well with others and independently. 

-        Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate.

-        Ability to read and interpret supporting documents such as Bill(s) of Lading, Packing List, MSDS, Stowage Plans, Operating and Maintenance Instructions, and Procedure Manuals. 

-        Applicant must have working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, scanning and email functions.

-        Applicant must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. 

-        Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

-        Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

-        Prior experience in cargo inspection/sampling is preferred

-        Prior Maritime experience preferred.

-        Flexible schedule as occasional overtime or weekend work might be required 

-        Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.

MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

-        Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; ability to meet deadlines

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 a s 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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