Inspector I, Petroleum

Intertek•Freeport, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Petroleum Inspector is responsible for performing advanced volume and temperature measurements and sampling commodity materials contained or conveyed in shipping lines, shore tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, barges, and ships. The position involves travel to client locations for onsite inspections and is part of Intertek Caleb Brett’s cargo inspection and analytical assessment services for the oil and gas, chemical, and other commodities markets. The role requires shift work and on-call hours, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Basic grasp of mathematics and ability to work in an automated environment.
Ability to work on-call shifts.
Must not have a fear of heights.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs for shore tanks.
Ability to perform volume and temperature measurements and sample commodity materials in lines, shore tanks, cars, tank trucks, barges, and ships.
Ability to perform visual inspections on lines, pumps, manifolds, shore tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, barges, and ships.
Ability to complete custody transfer surveys of commodities transferred to and from rail cars, tank trucks, shore tanks, barges, and ships.
Ability to perform routine equipment calibrations, verification, and function checks.
Ability to verify and communicate results and record entries in the appropriate media.
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Ability to model Intertek’s 10X Energies in the workplace and practice business the right way.
Adherence to safety practices and policies to protect personal safety and the safety of others affected by work activities.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate.
Physical ability to lift, walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, climb, and squat.

Nice To Haves

IFIA certification or other industry certifications.
Local refinery-qualified inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to Caleb Brett safety procedures.
Measure volume and temperature and sample commodity materials in shipping lines, shore tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, barges, and ships.
Perform visual inspections of lines, pumps, manifolds, shore tanks, rail cars, tank trucks, barges, and ships.
Complete custody transfer surveys of commodities transferred to and from rail cars, tank trucks, shore tanks, barges, and ships.
Perform routine equipment calibrations, verification, and function checks.
Assist coworkers on the job and/or receive training from more experienced inspectors.
Communicate and coordinate with terminal, transport, and company personnel to support smooth execution of assigned duties.
Monitor the availability of required supplies and notify the Dispatcher or Coordinator when supplies are needed.
Organize and coordinate jobs to ensure services are rendered and reports and samples are submitted in a timely manner.
Maintain work areas, records, and equipment in a clean, organized, and functional condition.
Verify and communicate inspection results and record entries in the required print or electronic media to ensure information validity and traceability.
Travel to client locations as business needs dictate.