Petroleum Inspector - Pasadena, TX
About The Position
The Petroleum Inspector visits client facilities—including barges and ships, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks—to conduct quantity surveys of commodities such as petroleum and petrochemicals, and collects samples for laboratory analysis. The role requires maintaining a valid driver’s license and a working car or truck, traveling to job sites, following applicable company and government requirements, and maintaining 24-hour on-call availability. The inspector obtains job information and paperwork from Operations Supervisors, verifies that equipment is clean, calibrated, and in good operating condition, and conducts sampling and gauging as specified in job orders. The inspector labels samples accurately, calculates quantities, completes and distributes required paperwork, and delivers samples to laboratories or designated client facilities. The role also involves attending meetings, promptly reporting problems and discrepancies, and supporting the company’s Business Management System. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of company health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) procedures and associated governmental regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and use common-sense reasoning to address problems in standardized situations.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and have a working car or truck; motorcycles are not acceptable.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting, moving, or climbing with up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
- Receive orders, obtain movement information, and gather paperwork from Operations Supervisors.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a working car or truck; motorcycles are not acceptable.
- Ensure equipment is clean, correctly calibrated, and in good operating condition, including appropriate safety and monitoring equipment.
- Report punctually to job sites and comply with applicable company, federal, state, terminal, refinery, vessel, safety, and measurement requirements.
- Attend key meetings with external personnel ashore or aboard vessels, representing the company professionally and ethically.
- Promptly communicate problems, discrepancies, and noteworthy incidents to the Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher.
- Collect samples and gauge shore tanks, vessels, barges, railcars, and tank trucks as specified in job orders.
- Label sample containers with complete and accurate identifying and safety information.
- Calculate quantities, complete required paperwork promptly and accurately, and distribute copies appropriately.
- Safely deliver samples to laboratories or client facilities for analysis or retention.
- Review discrepancies with the Operations Supervisor, sign job order forms, and return them.
- Maintain 24-hour on-call status, support and participate in the Business Management System, and attend company meetings as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-matched retirement plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Optional life insurance and pet insurance
- Corporate discounts
- Annual incentive bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
