Operations Supervisor

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to join our team in Perth WA. This role is responsible for overseeing cargo survey operations, laboratory support, and specific contract deliverables, with a focus on ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and safety. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing specific contract activities while also supporting wider operational needs.

Responsibilities include, however, not limited to flowing:

• Act as remote cargo surveyor during dayshifts , collaborating with the offshore lab team to validate custody transfer activities.
• Lead offtake communications with customer OLC teams, laboratory, agent and buyers. This will include:
• Manage the laboratory roster, including mobilisation/demobilisation, timesheets, and approval for invoicing.
• Oversee scope of work deliverables, including personnel, BPR, KPI (HSSE & performance), and contract management requirements.
• Occasional offshore short-term travel may be required.
• Manage client orders, assign jobs, track progress, and report to clients.
• Support financial processes, including frontloading sales orders in Oracle/BOSS, submitting invoicing reports, and assisting with monthly reconciliations.
• Organise and utilise SGS global systems (SIR/SAT, SOL, etc.) and client platforms as required.
• Verify compliance of cargo documentation and support pre-load requirements.
• Receive carrier cargo documents, cross-check documentation for compliance, organise inspection and reporting.
• Coordinate with terminals, buyers and carriers to ensure relevant tasks and inquiries addressed before finalising the report.
• Support production chemistry tasks as directed by the Production Chemistry Lead.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experienced and preferably IFIA-accredited Qualified Surveyor/Inspector (IFIA accreditation is an advantage).
• Proven experience in LNG, LPG, and condensate cargo inspections.
• Strong planning, time management, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
• Experience with different vessel types and cargo operations.
• General knowledge of the shipping industry (desirable).

Additional Information

Why Work For Sgs?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

• •    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• •    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• •    Paid parental leave
• •    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• •    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• •    Ongoing learning & development 
• •    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• •    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.