Inspector - Petroleum

Camin Cargo Control • Sulphur, LA

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About The Position

Camin Cargo Control is a value-based organization guided by fairness, integrity, and excellence. The Petroleum Inspector performs sampling, pipeline transfers, inventory work, and barge inspections, including line condition surveys. Vessel inspections are performed under the direct supervision of a Senior Inspector. The Inspector verifies that field assignments comply with company policies and procedures and job-specific instructions from the Operations Department. As a company field representative, the Inspector is expected to act professionally and preserve the company’s reputation with clients and other stakeholders.

The role involves working outdoors, often in full personal protective equipment (PPE), and may include prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures. Workdays may last 8–12 hours and vary by day or shift. Work may take place during daytime or nighttime hours and may involve working alone. Physical activities include lifting, walking, pushing and pulling, carrying, climbing ladders or stairs, reaching, standing, crouching or squatting, using tools, sitting, and driving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with good math skills.
• At least three months of inspection experience.
• Complete Inspector-level training and pass the corresponding theoretical tests and field evaluations.
• Have or obtain IFIA certification after at least six months of industry experience.
• Maintain a valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC).
• Possess and maintain a vehicle in good working order, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration.
• Be dependable and able to work independently.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with clients, including terminal and vessel or barge personnel.
• Pass company-defined physical requirements.
• Meet and maintain site-specific requirements mandated by customers and/or terminals to access facilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally in the field and perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Carry out sampling, pipeline transfers, inventories, and barge inspections, including line condition surveys; perform vessel inspections under the direct supervision of a Senior Inspector.
• Follow the Inspection and ASTM/API manuals, Operations Department instructions, and job-specific requirements.
• Maintain regular contact with the Operations Department to receive work orders and schedules.
• Communicate effectively about assigned duties and coordinate regularly with the Operations Department, terminals, and vessels to avoid delays or conflicts.
• Obtain, label, and transport samples to the laboratory promptly as required by each assignment.
• Maintain assigned inspection equipment in good working order and ensure it is calibrated and stored properly.
• Measure products by gauging and taking temperatures, perform required field calculations according to API Standards, complete field documentation, and submit reports promptly to the Operations Department.
• Perform specialized inspection services, such as loss control, wall washings, or confined-space entry, after receiving the required training.
• Assist in training Probationary and Junior Inspectors.
• Meet company-defined physical requirements and site-specific customer or terminal requirements for facility access.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED