Petroleum Inspector - Corpus Christi, TX

Bureau Veritas•Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

SUMMARY: Visit client facilities, including barges and ships, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks for quantity surveys of a variety of commodities including petroleum and petrochemicals and collects samples, for laboratory analysis. Perform laboratory test to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition for such purpose as quality control, process control or product development. SUMMARY: Visit client facilities, including barges and ships, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks for quantity surveys of a variety of commodities including petroleum and petrochemicals and collects samples, for laboratory analysis. Perform laboratory test to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition for such purpose as quality control, process control or product development.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education development certificate (GED).
1-3 years' experience in the laboratory using GC, HPLC techniques, etc.
Knowledge of HS&E procedures and associated governmental regulations.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and basic algebra.
Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid drivers license required.

Nice To Haves

Internships and research experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Receive orders, obtains information, and gather paperwork from Operations Supervisor(s) on movements.
Obtain and label samples, gauges shore tanks, vessel(s), barge(s), railcar(s), and/or tank truck(s) as specified per job order.
Promptly and safely deliver samples to an Inspectorate laboratory for analysis or turn in for retain, or deliver to client facilities for analysis or retain.
Promptly and accurately calculate quantities and/or results and complete all required paperwork and distributes copies appropriately.
Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
Test, prepare or add chemicals to meet required specifications.
Record and write test results on standardized forms and describing procedures used.
Prepare graphs and charts.
Ensure that all equipment is clean, sterilized and in good operating condition. This includes safety and monitoring equipment appropriate to the job.
Reports to job-site punctually and observes all Inspectorate applicable federal and state regulations and standards, Terminal, Refinery, and/or vessel requirements, including safety and measurement standards.
Attend "Key Meetings" with external personnel ashore and/or abroad. Represent Inspectorate by appearance and conduct. Behave ethically at all times.
Communicate any problems, discrepancies, or other noteworthy incidents to the Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher without delay.
Maintain a 24-hour on-call status including weekends and holidays. Support and participates in Inspectorate's Business Management System (BMS). Attend company meetings as required.