Petroleum Inspector

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

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 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.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills

Physical Demands of the Job

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 company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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