Compliance Technician

About the role

United Petroleum Equipment is hiring a Petroleum Compliance Technician to support fuel system inspections, calibration, and compliance work for commercial fueling customers. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, comfortable traveling daily, and interested in becoming a trusted compliance resource for petroleum equipment customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform petroleum compliance inspections for commercial fueling customers.
• Support required 1-year and 3-year inspections.
• Complete calibration work on fueling systems and related equipment.
• Perform line sing and related equipment sing.
• Inspect fuel system components and document results accurately.
• Identify compliance issues, equipment concerns, leaks, or repair needs.
• Communicate findings clearly to internal teams and customers.
• Help generate follow-up repair or service work when compliance issues are found.
• Maintain accurate service records, results, and compliance documentation.
• Travel throughout Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Ohio for customer visits.
• Return to the Battle Creek office / home base most evenings when possible.

Requirements

• Mechanical, technical, service, inspection, compliance, petroleum, fueling, or equipment background.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow inspection procedures.
• Comfortable using sing equipment, tools, tablets, and documentation systems.
• Able to communicate clearly with customers and internal team members.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable driving daily across a regional territory.
• Able to work independently after training.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely around fueling equipment and active sites.
• Weights and Measures Certification from Department of Agriculture.
• Willingness to obtain required Michigan certifications for calibration and petroleum compliance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Petroleum compliance, fuel system inspection, or fuel equipment service experience.
• Michigan calibration certification.
• Line sing equipment certification.
• Experience working with Estabrook Testing System.
• Experience with fuel dispensers, tanks, product lines, sumps, or leak detection systems.
• Experience performing state-required petroleum inspections.
• Experience with EPA / state compliance documentation.
• Experience using manufacturer-specific line sing or calibration equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort identifying repair needs in the field.

What Makes Someone a Strong Fit

• Candidates may come from petroleum service, fuel system inspection, compliance inspection, calibration, mechanical service, equipment maintenance, or a technical field service background.
• You may be a strong fit if you have experience with: Fuel system inspections, Dispenser calibration, Line sing, Leak detection, Petroleum compliance documentation, Fuel tanks, product lines, and sumps, Commercial fueling equipment, Field service work, Mechanical troubleshooting, State inspection processes, Customer-facing technical service.

What May Not Be a Fit

• Does not want to drive or travel daily.
• Is not detail-oriented with documentation.
• Is uncomfortable working independently in the field.
• Has no mechanical or technical aptitude.
• Looks for a shop-only or office-only role.
• Does not want to pursue required compliance / calibration certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime potential.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid training and certification support.
• Manufacturer and equipment training.
• Company-provided uniforms and safety gear.
• Steady, year-round work.
• Opportunity to help grow a dedicated compliance department.