Petroleum Inspector
About The Position
The Petroleum Inspector performs testing of bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon or chemical cargo supervision services, such as but not limited to, gauging, sampling and reconciliation of transfer from shore tank, barge or ship to shore tank, barge or ship. The role acts in accordance with Client, SGS Operational Excellence practices and Industry standards. This position involves physically sampling, measuring, and taking the temperature of vessel’s tanks and shore tanks using various methods dictated by company and American Petroleum Institute (API) procedures, while adhering to safety standards and performing duties efficiently. The inspector calculates and reports quantities of transferred bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon and performs full reconciliation. All required reports and forms are completed using SGS proprietary systems. The role requires cooperation with client’s representatives, US Customs, vessel personnel, government agents, and shore facility personnel, and maintaining regular communication with the business unit office staff regarding job status, problems, and concerns. The inspector must stay updated on the latest industry, client, and SGS internal standards, policies, and procedures, and operate to the highest standards of ethics in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity, including all company safety practices. The position may also involve assisting in other branch duties related to back office support and housekeeping.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must maintain valid Driver’s License and TWIC card once obtained through course of employment
- Continues to gain knowledge and expertise in the profession
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Has no discretion to vary from established procedures by performing structured work assignments
- Language Skills: English – Basic level
- Mathematical Skills: Basic level of proficiency with a good understanding of fractions and decimals
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level
- Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization or while representing the organization
- Flexibility: Must be flexible with ability to accept changes in instructions on short notice
- Individual must be dependable and reliable whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department
- Must have a positive attitude and show eagerness to accomplish goals and achieve desired results while working independently or in a team setting
- Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while performing numerous projects with different deadlines
- Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions
- Computer Skills MS Office - Basic to Intermediate user proficiency
Nice To Haves
- 6 months to 2 years of transferrable industry experience
- Completion of internal Inspector Development Program Level
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) Certification
Responsibilities
- Performs testing of bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon or chemical cargo supervision services, such as but not limited to, gauging, sampling and reconciliation of transfer from shore tank, barge or ship to shore tank, barge or ship
- Acts in accordance with Client, SGS Operational Excellence practices and Industry standards
- Physically samples, measures, and takes the temperature of vessel’s tanks and shore tanks utilizing a variety of methods dictated by company and American Petroleum Institute (API) procedures
- Follows Safely standards and performs job efficiently
- Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies
- Calculates and reports quantities of the bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon transferred and performs full reconciliation
- Completes all required reports and forms, using the SGS propriety Ship Inspection Report (SIR) and / or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) systems
- Works in cooperation with client’s representatives, US Customs, vessel personnel, government agents and shore facility personnel
- Maintains regular communication with the business unit office staff with reference to job status, problems, concerns, etc.
- Maintains knowledge and adheres to the latest industry, client and SGS internal standards, policies and procedures
- Operates to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity including adhering to all company safety practices
- Assists in other branch duties as assigned related to back office support and housekeeping
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
