Cylinder Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Cylinder Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of maintenance, cleaning, inventory, tracking, and shipping of sample cylinders throughout the Upstream group locations.

• Responsible for cleaning, per SOP and/or lab policy, all cylinders used by the St. Rose, LA laboratory and potentially others used throughout our system.
• Responsible for tracking all cylinders throughout departmental locations using existing SharePoint tracking program.
• Responsible for general maintenance of all cylinders. This includes repair of cylinders, valves, rupture disks, plugs, labels, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring cylinders comply with all US DOT regulations regarding shipping and transport throughout the USA.
• Responsible for keeping all documentation up to date (paper and electronic) to meet DOT and SGS requirements.
• Understand and keep current with all OSHA, SGS, and client safety and reporting techniques.
• Provide feedback to management on assigned projects.
• Responsible for the operation of steam generation cleaning equipment.
• May be required to travel to other SGS offices within and outside of the State of Louisiana.
• Must follow all SGS policies regarding safety and participate fully in all SGS safety programs.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with hand tools in associated industries such as petrochemical, mechanical, carpentry, or other field where good mechanical aptitude is desired.
• Must be able to pass certification as set forth by commercial carriers and DOT shipping by air and ground using freight transportation for dangerous goods.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, or squat.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs for short periods of time.
• Able to work extended or abnormal hours (evenings, weekend / holiday) when needed to meet business commitments.
• Travel expected to be less than 10% of work time.

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, genetics, status as a protected veteran, 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.

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