Instrumentation Service Specialist

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.

Responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and perform instrument services. Service instrument on routine scheduled and non-routine call out at various locations. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and calibration at various locations. Assess instrument problems, perform repairs, services, and recommend repairs on major problems. Provide evaluations and recommendations for parts and instrument purchase based on condition, performance and technology. When necessary, performing necessary work - whether it's a minor tweak or a major overhaul.

• Develop and implement SOP for Preventative Maintenance and Calibration process.
• Monitor system performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the training of new equipment, software, methods. As Needed
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues related to software, hardware, and networking systems.
• Calibration and Preventative Maintenance of instruments
• Quickly identify non-operative and malfunctioning instruments before damage can occur.
• Troubleshoot test failures to determine root causes and develop processes to avoid repeat failure.
• Develop plans, establish timelines, and manage resources to successfully deliver projects.
• Communicate and work vendors to coordinate purchases and resources needed for PM and calibration.
• Assists staff and client in corrective and preventive action requests when needed.
• Prepare technical documents and presentations for internal and external use
• May report results to internal and external customers on an as needed basis.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Always complies with SGS standards, and particularly those in respect to:
  • Compliance and Integrity
  • Operational Integrity (Health and Safety)
  • Sustainability
• Complies with ISO and other institutions the client may require.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related sciences and/or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of previous instrumentation and calibration experience in a chemistry lab setting, working with chemicals, petrochemicals, and petroleum products
• 3+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment
• 1+ year of protocol and report writing experience, preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of routine & non-routine testing methods
• 5+ years of oil, gas and chemical industry experience in a laboratory (Preferred)

The salary range for this position is dependent on experience can be anywhere from $75,000 - $100,000. In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation 
  • Four (4) floating holidays annually
  • Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
  • Sick time accrual

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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