Team Leader - Inspections

As a Team Leader - Inspections at SGS, your primary responsibilities include providing leadership and direction to the I&E Industrial Inspections and DEI divisions in Western Australia, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers. You will also guide your team in delivering top-notch inspection services while fostering a culture of safety and integrity throughout the business.

To qualify for the Team Leader - Inspections position at SGS, candidates should hold an API-510 or AICIP certification and have significant experience in pressure equipment inspection. An API-653 certification and NDT Certification ISO-9712 are desirable. Furthermore, a strong working knowledge of industry legislation, codes, and standards, along with demonstrable leadership experience, are essential for success.

The work environment for the Team Leader - Inspections at SGS is dynamic and collaborative, situated in our Perth Airport office. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, we promote a flexible work culture where diversity is celebrated. You'll lead a committed team and engage directly with key customers, which makes the work both challenging and rewarding.

At SGS, career development opportunities for a Team Leader - Inspections are plentiful. Ongoing training and development programs are part of our culture, with options for growth both nationally and globally. You’ll have the chance to hone your leadership skills and advance within the company as you contribute to the safety and quality of inspections in the industry.

SGS is committed to promoting a diverse workforce, particularly for the Team Leader - Inspections role. We encourage applications from candidates of all ages, nationalities, and abilities, creating an inclusive environment. Our dedication to diversity includes support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as other underrepresented communities, reflecting our long-standing commitment to reconciliation and cultural respect.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of your previous experience with pressure equipment inspections. Highlight any certifications you possess, like API-510 or API-653, and discuss how you ensure adherence to safety standards during inspections.

Share your approach to fostering a culture of safety among your team. Discuss strategies you use to ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide examples of how you've successfully addressed non-compliance in the past.

Utilize the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific instance where you effectively led your team through uncertainty. Focus on your leadership techniques and how you ensured team collaboration and morale.

Demonstrate your client relationship-building skills by discussing methods you employ to maintain strong ties with key clients. Highlight any unique strategies or communication techniques that have worked for you to grow business opportunities.

Discuss your personal leadership style, whether it be transformational, servant, or another approach. Explain how this style influences your team's performance, collaboration, and overall success.

Explain your process for keeping up-to-date with relevant industry regulations and standards. Mention resources you utilize, such as professional courses, certifications, associations, and industry publications.

Outline your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on communication and mediation techniques. Provide a specific example of how you've successfully navigated team conflicts to reach a resolution.

Clearly articulate the steps you would take to enhance your team's performance. Discuss approaches such as setting clear objectives, implementing performance reviews, and providing constructive feedback and mentorship.

Describe a specific change you implemented in your team and discuss the steps taken to manage the transition. Focus on communication, training, and supporting your team during the change process.

Express your genuine interest in working with SGS, emphasizing the company's values, commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. Relate these factors to your personal career goals and how you can contribute to the team.