Petroleum Inspector - Martinez, CA

PETROLEUM INSPECTOR – Martinez, CA

Oil and Petroleum Inspectors access client facilities (refineries, terminals, truck racks, tank farms, etc) to perform sampling and quantity surveys of shore tanks, barges, ocean vessels, railcars, and trucks. O&P Inspectors collect a variety of petrochemical samples including, but not limited to, crude, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, VGO, fuel oil, etc. for laboratory analysis. The ideal candidate for this role is a critical thinker, problem solver, and takes pride in their work and reputation.

• Receives orders, obtains information, and gathers paperwork from Operations Supervisor(s) on commodity movements.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good operating condition – clean and calibrated. This includes safety and monitoring equipment appropriate for the job.
• Reports to job-site punctually and observes all Bureau Veritas applicable federal and state regulations and standards, Terminal, Refinery, and/or vessel requirements, including safety and measurement standards.
• Attends “Key Meetings” with external personnel ashore and/or abroad.
• Represents Bureau Veritas by appearance and conduct.
• Behaves ethically at all times.
• Communicates any problems, discrepancies, or other noteworthy incidents to the Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher without delay.
• Obtains samples, gauges shore tanks, vessel(s), barge(s), railcar(s), and/or tank truck(s) as specified per job order.
• Labels sample containers with full and correct identifying data, including location of sample, material, type of sample, safety information, time collected, etc.
• Promptly and accurately calculates quantities and completes all required paperwork and distributes copies appropriately from the field.
• Promptly and safely delivers samples to a Bureau Veritas laboratory or client facilities for analysis.
• Reviews any discrepancies with Operations Supervisor, signs and returns job order form.
• Must pass company defined physical requirements. Must meet and maintain site-specific requirements mandated by customers and/or terminals to have access to all facilities.
• Maintains a 24-hour on-call status.
• Attends company meetings as required.

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• High school diploma or general education development certificate (GED).
• 2 – 4 years of related experience and/or training
• Proficiency in shore tanks, trucks, rail cars, pipelines, and barges
• Knowledge of company HS&E procedures and associated governmental regulations.
• Dependable, able to work independently and be able to effectively communicate and maintain professional relationships with clients (terminal and vessel/barge personnel).
• Demonstratable capacity to learn quickly and problem solve.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• IFIA/TIC certification.
• Valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC).
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and registration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands, and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Employee is frequently…