Petroleum Inspector

Summary

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. Acts in accordance with Client SGS Operational Excellence practices and Industry standards.

Job Functions

• Physically samples measures and takes the temperature of vessels 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 clients 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.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent (Required)
• 6 months to 2 years of transferrable industry experience (Prefered)
• Completion of internal Inspector Development Program Level (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Drivers License (Required)
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) (Preferred)
• Must maintain valid Drivers License and TWIC card once obtained through course of employment (Required)
• International Federation of Inspection Agencies (IFIA) Certification (Preferred)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Continues to gain knowledge and expertise in the profession (Required)
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems (Required)
• Has no discretion to vary from established procedures by performing structured work assignments (Required)
• Language Skills: English Basic level (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic level of proficiency with a good understanding of fractions and decimals (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate level (Required)
• 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 (Required)
• Flexibility: Must be flexible with ability to accept changes in instructions on short notice (Required)
• Individual must be dependable and reliable whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department (Required)
• Must have a positive attitude and show eagerness to accomplish goals and achieve desired results while working independently or in a team setting (Required)
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision (Required)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while performing numerous projects with different deadlines (Required)
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions (Required)

Computer Skills

• MS Office - Basic to Intermediate user proficiency (Required)

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Frequently
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl: Frequently
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: Occasionally
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs

Additional Information :

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time