Field Technician

Hampton VA

Description

FIELD TECHNICIAN FULL TIME / HOURLY / FIRST SHIFT / WEEKENDS COMPANY: HRT is an independent third-party testing laboratory. HRT has been an integral part of the coal business since 1948; dealing primarily with the sampling and analyses of the coal cargoes for export throughout the world, HRT has performed sampling and analyses for all major exporters, brokers, East Coast utilities, and steel companies. HRT to looking to fill the Field Technician position. This is tough, rigorous labor that requires safe work habits and critical thinking at all times. JOB DESCRIPTION: • The tech will perform operations that include grinding/crushing, dividing, drying, and mixing of gross samples of coal and coke further laboratory preparation and testing. • Be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all samples throughout the preparation process. • Collect and verify the identity of gross samples and report any problems to the supervisor. • Will perform physical lab tests including but not limited to crush and divide the gross samples for drying, testing, air dry size samples, and use of the sieve machine or screening samples, weighing, and recording data. • Collect, store and maintain reserve samples as ordered. Clean and organize the work area(s). • May be required to perform assigned laboratory tests and record data. • Read and acknowledge Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) related to the work tasks. • Follow supervisor instruction for all tasks assigned not limited to the aforementioned. • Wear personal protective equipment as needed including a respirator at times, steel toes boots, and other PPE provided. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • The candidate must be hardworking, self-motivated, and very reliable/dependable. • The candidate must be able to learn quickly and follow precise work instructions. • Must possess general mathematics skills for computing numbers, weights, and division ratios. • The candidate must be able to organize and pay close attention to detail. • Must be able to work independently and unsupervised. • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work for extended periods on their feet. • A High School diploma or GED is required. • Experience is preferred. • An active driver’s license is a must. • An approved background check by eRailSafe for access to secured areas is required (supplied by HRT after hiring) • Drug screening is required. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Hampton, VA 23661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: One location