Petroleum Inspector, Junior

This position will perform quantity determination inspections and sampling of ships, barges and shore tanks of petroleum and petrochemical products.

• Learn and apply proper procedures associated with tank gauging, sampling, and custody transfers.

• Communicate with the senior petroleum inspectors about job orders.

• Physically sample, measure, and take the temperature of vessel’s tanks and shore tanks using a variety of methods dictated by the company and/or client and ASTM procedures.

• Assist senior inspectors with vessel deck surveys as required.

• Accurately gauge shore tanks before and after vessel loads/discharges.

• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and logged before use.

• Clean and maintain all inspection equipment.

• Ensure all relative data is correctly transferred from field books to computer files.

• Read and learn all available API/ASTM procedures and manuals associated with our business.

• Understand and follow Terminal Task Orders for each custody transfer.

• Take instructions from the Senior Inspector or Laboratory Supervisor regarding cleaning sample bottles, disposing samples, and replenishing shelves with new/clean bottles.

• Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor vessel activity to ensure punctuality during jobs.

• Properly sample shore tanks & ship tanks to obtain representative samples.

• Clean and maintain company trucks.

• Follow instructions from senior inspectors.

• Maintain a clean workstation, equipment area, clothing area, and inspection office.

• Properly identify and complete required data on all sample tags.

• Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.

• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.