Sample Technician

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, CRF 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:

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

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or six (6) months sampling experience.
• Current valid driver's license.
• Current valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC).

Working Conditions

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

Necessary Equipment Operation

• Life vest
• Temperature probe and sensor
• Bag sealer
• Sample splitter
• Sample crusher
• Air compressor

Special Skills

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