Petrographer, II
SGS North America Inc.

Job Info

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Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

SUMMARY
The coal petrographer is responsible for conducting microscopy on coal, blends, cokes, and non-maceral samples. The petrographer must be able to provide necessary feedback relating to their findings, discuss sample issues, and relay this information to management and clients in a professional manner. The petrographer must also be able to evaluate coals from around the world through petrographic techniques.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coal Petrography (measuring reflectance and maceral composition)
• Coal Petrography Preparation
• Coal Analytical
• Reporting, drafting petrographic papers / reports / discussions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS in Geology, Earth Science, Science, or Physics preferred
• High School / GED - required
• Minimum 5 years experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Mathematical Skills: minimum of basic Algebra and Trigonometrypreferred
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: required
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills required

COMPUTER SKILLS (indicate if it is required or preferred)

• MS Excel, Word, Power Point preferred

TRAVEL

• Travels up to 5% of the time.

EQUIPMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• List technical and specialized equipment or machines normally used in the course of the duties of this job. DO NOT include detailed description for common office equipment such as calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.
• Use of microscopes, calibration of microscopes, troubleshooting of microscopes

Location of the Job: Sophia WV

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Longer hours, evenings and/or weekend work may be required at times at Management discretion

Environmental Conditions Requirements:

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions:: None
• Work near moving mechanical pats: None
• Work in high, precarious places: None
• Fumes or airborne particles: None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: None
• Outdoor weather conditions: None
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of electrical shock: None
• Work with explosives: None
• Risk of radiation: None
• Vibration: None
• Bio-hazard: None

Noise Level:

• Quiet

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures:

• None

Vision Requirement:

• No special vision requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimension vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Ability to see color

Auditory Requirements: keep all that apply

• No special auditory requirements
• Provide with a specific Auditory Requirements

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