Sample Technician

Sabine Surveyors is currently seeking a Sample Technician in the Lake Charles area.

About Us

Sabine Surveyors is a full-service marine surveying and consulting company founded in 1968. Our services include bulk and project cargo surveys, hull and machinery surveys, damage surveys, P&I surveys, on-hire, and off-hire bunker and/or vessel condition surveys, vessel appraisals, vessel audits, management audits, shipyard representation services, CFR 46 Subchapter M Compliance services and vendor audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following; other duties may be assigned as required:

1. Complying with terminal regulations and requirements necessary for access.
2. Ensuring that client instructions are on hand and understood before starting operations or taking over a shift.
3. Sampling bulk material from moving conveyor belt with appropriate equipment to ASTM or equivalent standards.
4. Obtaining and recording temperatures of bulk materials.
5. Splitting and crushing obtained samples as per the client’s and Sampling Supervisor’s instructions.
6. Storing, bagging, sealing, labeling, and packaging sample bags of sampled material.
7. Maintaining Sample Log during sampling operations.
8. Filling out necessary custody control documents prior to turning over samples to a third party.
9. Remaining at place of work until properly relieved in person by oncoming relief.
10. Participating in monthly safety meetings.
11. Regularly cleaning on-site storage/office units after each job and as required.

Required Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma or six (6) months sampling experience.
2. Current valid driver’s license.
3. Current valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC).

Working Conditions:

1. Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid, and rainy weather, combined with some regular work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
2. Must wear hearing, eye, and head protection, and proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3. Some climbing (20’ or higher), bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) are involved.
4. Working with hot, dusty, and sometimes hazardous materials.
5. Work on marine vessels or in terminal settings, walking over uneven surfaces.
6. Traverse gangways and ladders at varying heights.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Life vest
2. Temperature probe and sensor
3. Bag sealer
4. Sample splitter
5. Sample crusher
6. Air compressor

Special Skills:

1. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. High performance and a strong team player.
4. Commitment to company values, policies, and safety program.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hr@sabinesurveyors.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hr@sabinesurveyors.com.