Metallurgical Laboratory Supervisor

Company Description

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.

Job Description

This 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

Qualifications

Education:  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 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 and Indigenous status, 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.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.