Field Inspector

Coastal Gulf & International•Sulphur, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine inspection work in petroleum, petrochemical terminals, and refineries. Also performs inspection work on board barges and ships following industry standards and procedures. This role includes sampling and transportation of samples to the company’s laboratory and storage facilities. The position requires working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and involves both office and field-based duties. The inspector will be exposed to hazardous materials and must adhere to strict safety protocols.

Requirements

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructional and technical materials relating to procedures, safety, and applicable government regulations.
Ability to write applicable reports and correspondence clearly.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, schedulers, and clients.
Basic mathematical skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volume, or weight), and read and interpolate applicable data and tables.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
Familiarity with basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
Must have a vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job for sample transportation.
Local travel and occasional out-of-town assignments are required.
Must be able to work in refineries, terminals, and onboard marine vessels.
Must have internal and external customer service skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must have a great work history with a track record of being a responsible individual.
Excellent communication skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
TWIC card required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).
Ability to stand, walk, sit, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, talk or hear, make visual inspections, make precise hand and finger movements, reach or grasp.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 75lbs.
Ability to push and/or pull up to 40lbs.
Ability to climb up to 180ft.
Ability to perceive color difference.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activity.

Nice To Haves

IFIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Take product measurements and samples accurately and promptly.
Perform related calculations.
Complete required reports and forms.
Perform inventories.
Undertake non-petroleum or chemical inspection assignments.
Verify the accuracy of measurement equipment.
Keep all issued equipment clean and in good condition.
Perform visual cleanliness inspections of tanks, including entering confined spaces.
Work safely in the presence of hazardous materials.
Perform other inspection department duties as assigned by Operations.
Exercise procedural, safety, and quality requirements specified by Coastal Gulf & International.
Attend training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical, and gas inspection procedures.
Complete Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials transportation, and other required safety training.
Accept job assignments at any time and work on an on-call basis.
Read and understand all job and safety requirements in English.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by management.