Petroleum Inspector

SGS•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Petroleum Inspector performs testing and supervision services for bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon and chemical cargo. Work includes gauging, sampling, and reconciling transfers involving shore tanks, barges, and ships. The inspector follows client requirements, SGS Operational Excellence practices, industry standards, company safety practices, and the SGS Code of Integrity. The role involves collecting and measuring samples, calculating transferred quantities, completing inspection reports, and communicating with clients and other relevant parties. It also includes maintaining current knowledge of industry and company procedures, supporting branch duties, and performing other assigned tasks. The physical demands include frequent standing, moving, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Valid driver's license; must maintain a valid license during employment.
Continue to gain knowledge and expertise in the profession.
Use established procedures to solve routine or standard problems, with no discretion to vary from those procedures when performing structured work assignments.
Basic English language skills.
Basic mathematical proficiency, including a good understanding of fractions and decimals.
Intermediate reasoning skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups, both internally and while representing the organization.
Flexibility to accept changes in instructions on short notice.
Dependability and reliability, including regular daily presence.
Positive attitude and eagerness to accomplish goals and achieve results independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple projects with different deadlines.
Ability to synthesize information from varied sources into solutions.
Basic to intermediate proficiency with MS Office.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Six months to two years of transferable industry experience.
Completion of an internal Inspector Development Program level.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC); must maintain a TWIC card once obtained through employment.
International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) certification.

Responsibilities

Physically sample, measure, and take the temperature of vessel and shore tanks using methods specified by company and American Petroleum Institute (API) procedures.
Follow safety standards and perform work efficiently.
Work within defined technical processes, procedures, or methodologies.
Calculate and report quantities of bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons transferred and perform full reconciliation.
Complete required reports and forms using SGS Ship Inspection Report (SIR) and/or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) systems.
Cooperate with client representatives, US Customs, vessel personnel, government agents, and shore facility personnel.
Communicate regularly with business unit office staff about job status, problems, and concerns.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to current industry, client, and SGS internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Work ethically in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity and company safety practices.
Assist with other branch duties, including back-office support and housekeeping, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.