Inspector 1

Job Summary

About the role

This entry-level position is for a trainee inspector who will eventually perform basic inspection and sampling work in the field, complete necessary paperwork, distribute samples correctly, and maintain timely communications with office staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary safety and orientation training required to gain access to customer facilities
• Shadow assigned senior inspector or training person on jobs and learn basic inspection and sampling requirements
• Read, become familiar with, and follow all API and IFIA procedures as well as customer and company policies and requirements
• As assigned by training person, perform basic inspection and sampling work in the field according to industry and customer requirements, including: physical measurement of product, obtaining temperatures of product, sampling of product, and calculations of volume
• Carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with the latest industry standards and practices and in accordance with the specific instructions provided by supervisor
• Maintain required communications with office staff and keep them fully updated of any changes to the initial plan
• Prepare and distribute all field reports to vessels, terminals, and the office as assigned by training person
• Identify and transport samples obtained in the course of activities correctly
• Perform other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition suitable for both personal and sample transportation in all ambient weather conditions
• Valid current driving license and meet the requirements of AmSpec Safe Driving Policy
• Ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off
• Willing to work overtime as required to meet the needs of the branch office
• Willing to work shifts if required by location
• Able to work in refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels as necessary
• Able to respond to communications from the office and be available at all times
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• TWIC Card may be required to access terminals, refineries, rail yards, platforms, launch areas, and other third-party host sites

Qualifications

• Skills: High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry; ability to read, write, and communicate in English; basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Physical Requirements: Safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment, random, and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing); comply with AmSpec D&A Policy; pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness Test; pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec; qualify annually for a Respirator Fit Test; qualify annually based on the results of an OSHA- designated blood test for work in areas containing certain levels of Hydrocarbon Vapors; be able to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment regardless of ambient weather conditions; ability to stand for extended periods; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and smell; ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms frequently; ability to climb storage tank ladders and stairs, typically up to 100 feet high while carrying 45 lb. of samples and/or inspection-related gear or equipment; ability to climb vessel gangways, ladders, Jacob's ladders, and stairs; ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs); ability to work in confined spaces (as defined by OSHA), wearing appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment

Skills

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs

Benefits

• Not specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified