Team Lead, Field

SGS•Texas City, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the overall supervision and performance of quantity and quality determination inspections of ships, barges, shore tanks, and pipeline transfers of petroleum, petrochemical and chemical products. Assures correct execution of Field assignments according to client requirements, ASTM/API and Company policies and procedures. Assures correct and complete Field reporting e.g. SAT. Assures safe execution of Field assignments as per Company/Terminal Safety Program. Confirms quantities with local terminal personnel when required. Liaison and collaboration with other Branch office personnel i.e. Coordinators, Dispatchers, Supervisors, Admin and Laboratory staff to ensure timely and effective communication between all stake holders. Cover for Coordinators/Dispatchers/Operations Supervisor/Manager as and when needed. Provides Field training for Inspection personnel as needed or as directed, completes training agenda report regularly, and conduct regular employee meetings to ensure that all personnel are completely informed with regard to policies, procedures and performance issues, for their development and improvement. Completes Field Audits and monitors training performance and monitor field equipment condition. Supervise employees and will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals. Executes responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; managing employee timekeeping within the Kronos system.

Requirements

High School degree or general education degree (GED).
A minimum of five (5) years of field experience in the Inspection Industry.
A minimum of two (2) years of Supervisory experience in the Inspection Industry.
Strong working knowledge of required reporting procedures.
Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
Must be able to climb, bend and stretch without restriction.
Ability to build and lead an effective team and foster a sense of collaboration to achieve goals.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, while directing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (verbal and written).
Position requires a dependable and reliable individual.
Must have experience working in assigned Terminals and be familiar with their policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize potential field issues/problems and use initiative to resolve pro-actively.
Ability to give/receive constructive criticism without prejudice in order to hone skills and correct deficiencies.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
Must be able to work in confined spaces and utilize a respirator.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

Overall supervision and performance of quantity and quality determination inspections of ships, barges, shore tanks, and pipeline transfers of petroleum, petrochemical and chemical products.
Assure correct execution of Field assignments according to client requirements, ASTM/API and Company policies and procedures.
Assure correct and complete Field reporting.
Assure safe execution of Field assignments as per Company/Terminal Safety Program.
Confirm quantities with local terminal personnel when required.
Liaison and collaboration with other Branch office personnel.
Cover for Coordinators/Dispatchers/Operations Supervisor/Manager as and when needed.
Provide Field training for Inspection personnel.
Complete training agenda report regularly.
Conduct regular employee meetings.
Complete Field Audits.
Monitor training performance.
Monitor field equipment condition.
Supervise employees and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these individuals.
Execute responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies.
Train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct work.
Appraise performance.
Reward and discipline employees.
Address complaints and resolve problems.
Manage employee timekeeping within the Kronos system.