Petroleum Inspector Lead - Baton Rouge, LA

Bureau Veritas•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bureau Veritas seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Petroleum Inspector to join our Baton Rouge, Louisiana operations. This critical role involves accessing client facilities including refineries, terminals, truck racks, and tank farms to perform sampling and quantity surveys of petroleum products. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, problem solver, and takes pride in their work and professional reputation. This position requires a commitment to safety, accuracy, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
Minimum 2-4 years of related petroleum inspection experience and/or training
Proficiency in sampling and surveying shore tanks, trucks, railcars, pipelines, and barges
IFIA/TIC certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
Valid Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC)
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Current vehicle insurance and registration
Knowledge of company HS&E procedures and associated governmental regulations
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
Demonstrable capacity to learn quickly and problem-solve
Ability to pass company-defined physical requirements
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and clients
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to make sound decisions in complex field situations
Regularly required to: Stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects/tools/controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance
Frequently required to: Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell
Occasionally required to: Sit
Regularly required to: Climb and descend stairways, ladders, and gangways
Must regularly lift and/or move: Up to 50 pounds
Must occasionally lift and/or move: Up to 100 pounds (with assistance)

Nice To Haves

More than 4 years of petroleum inspection experience
Advanced certifications in petroleum sampling or quality assurance
Experience with refinery or terminal operations
Familiarity with inspection management software systems
Prior leadership or mentoring experience
Knowledge of maritime or barge operations

Responsibilities

Access client facilities (refineries, terminals, truck racks, tank farms, etc.) to perform sampling and quantity surveys
Obtain samples and gauge shore tanks, vessels, barges, railcars, and tank trucks as specified per job orders
Collect a variety of petrochemical samples including crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, VGO, fuel oil, and other commodities
Properly label sample containers with complete and accurate identifying data (location, material, sample type, safety information, collection time, etc.)
Promptly and safely deliver samples to Bureau Veritas laboratories or client facilities for analysis
Receive orders and gather necessary paperwork from Operations Supervisors regarding commodity movements
Report to job sites punctually and observe all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards
Ensure all equipment is in good operating condition, clean, calibrated, and meets safety requirements
Promptly and accurately calculate quantities and complete all required paperwork from the field
Review discrepancies with Operations Supervisor, sign, and return job order forms
Communicate any problems, discrepancies, or noteworthy incidents to Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher without delay
Attend key meetings with external personnel ashore and abroad
Represent Bureau Veritas professionally through appearance and conduct
Maintain professional relationships with terminal, refinery, vessel, and barge personnel
Behave ethically at all times and uphold Bureau Veritas standards
Observe all Bureau Veritas applicable federal and state regulations, terminal, refinery, and vessel requirements
Maintain knowledge of company Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) procedures and associated governmental regulations
Meet and maintain site-specific requirements mandated by customers and terminals
Pass company-defined physical requirements
Maintain 24-hour on-call status
Attend company meetings and training as required