Job DescriptionThis position will be responsible for supervising personnel and activities within the lab as well as performing various types of technical tests and analysis to help our customers achieve excellence in materials processing and welding through collaboration and technical knowledge.
- Interaction with customers and SGS Engineers/Technologists to determine job requirements, specify tests, develop test methods and complete work in a technically correct, timely and safe manner.
- Maintain Laboratory and personal work area in a clean and professional manner.
- Hire, manage, train, and develop employees within the laboratory.
- Work within the rules of the ISO 17025 quality program.
- Write work orders and interact with customers and co-workers to establish and maintain testing schedules and delivery dates.
- Provide assistance in the daily testing if required.
- Develop, write and maintain testing procedures in collaboration with Quality team.
- Maintain test equipment and conduct scheduled maintenance and calibrations (if applicable) on test equipment.
- Review and take responsibility for the technical results by signing laboratory test reports, (Certification with a professional organization is required P.Eng, R.P.T., R.E.T., or C.E.T.).
- Work with customers and co-workers to improve work processes and resolve technical issues.
- Follows all company health, safety and environmental policies.
- Follows all Quality system protocols and reports any discrepancies to the Quality team.
- Responsible for completion of HSE/OI inspections, near miss and hazard reporting as required
- May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
- Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers
- Supervises others 1-5 direct reports
QualificationsEducation: The individual must possess a minimum of a C.E.T - Certified Engineering Technologist accreditation and be registered with either APEGA or ASET
Experience: 4 - 6 years of previous working experience in an Industrial related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 1 - 3 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
- Fracture Mechanics experience an asset
- Experience working within ISO 9001 or 17025 quality programs
- 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).
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
- Candidates must demonstrate 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.
- Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
- Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time.
- Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
- Good hand/eye coordination when handling samples & various equipment.
- Must use good judgment to identify and resolve problems on the job. When in difficulty refer problems to his/her manager for resolution.
- Very good level of creativity required in solving routine problems.
- Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
- Position Approval
Additional InformationPlease note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. 
