POSTING FOR ONE PLANT & TERMINAL OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN AT SGS
12 HOUR SHIFTS – 4 DAYS ON, 4 DAYS OFF WITH THE ABILITY TO WOLF ON DAYS OFF
POSTED FROM MAY 26, 2026 TO JUNE 08, 2026
SEE BELOW FOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Plant & Terminal Operations Technician
Work location: 15611 Williams Rd, Richmond, BC V6W 1B2, Canada
Category: Full-time
Posting location: ILWU 502 Hiring Hall
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
Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to operating and maintaining equipment associated with product transfers, inventory control, terminal security, facility maintenance, warehouse control, coordinating (via pipeline) product delivery, tank farm inspections, pipeline ROW surveillance, dock watch and housekeeping. This position will perform all tasks in accordance with company EH&S policies and procedures, local, provincial and government regulations.
- Monitor the receipt of Jet Fuel from vessels; perform gauging duties in accordance with documented Quality Control (QC) routines; perform sampling duties in accordance with documented Quality Assurance (QA) routines; operate and direct flow to/from filtration skids.
- Ensure safe storage and distribution of product from vessels and pipelines.
- Understand liquid measurement principles, such as flow metering and water cut.
- Operate terminal vehicles, including but limited to forklifts.
- Operate, maintain and repair motors, pumps, valves, tanks and other equipment associated with product handling and logistics; or, facilitate 3rd parties to do the same under work permit.
- Perform clerical and office work as required, including input of inventories, meter totals, QA/QC results.
- Perform Control Test(s) on product.
- Maintain pump and motor oil levels as required
Qualifications
- Education: High school Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
- Experience: 0-1 years of relevant work experience required or equivalent experience through education.
- A local valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required
- Previous experience in the Petroleum Refinery field would be a strong asset.
- Ability and willingness to work rotating on-call shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors
Please note: As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment safety and compliance requirements, including Drug & Alcohol Testing, a Criminal Background Check conducted by SGS, a review of a 5‑year Driver’s Abstract, and the provision of two professional employment references.
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 accommodation. 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.
TO APPLY DROP OFF YOUR RESUME TO ADMINISTRATION AT THE HALL OR EMAIL TO – assistant@ilwu502.ca