Inspector 1

Job Summary

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary safety and orientation training required to access 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 American Petroleum Institute (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, to include: 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 in a timely manner

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry
• 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
• Valid current driving license and meet AmSpec Safe Driving Policy requirements
• 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
• Able 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 for access to 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, familiarity with basic computer skills, ability to work in various environments including refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels, willingness to work shifts and overtime, ability to work in adverse weather conditions, ability to work in confined spaces, ability to work in the presence of odors, ability to pass drug and alcohol tests, ability to pass a pulmonary fitness test, ability to pass an OSHA- designated blood test, ability to qualify for a respirator fit test, ability to work in areas containing certain levels of hydrocarbon vapors