Inspector

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, 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 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
• Transport samples obtained in the course of activities in a safe manner
• Perform other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry
• Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs
• Unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job 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 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
• Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required
• 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, familiarity with basic computer skills, ability to work in various environments, willingness to work shifts, and ability to respond to communications from the office
• Physical Requirements: Safety sensitive position requiring pre-employment, random, and annual drug and alcohol testing, compliance with AmSpec D&A Policy, annual Pulmonary Fitness Test, annual Respirator Fit Test, qualification for work in areas containing certain levels of Hydrocarbon Vapors, ability to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment, 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 work in confined spaces, ability to work in all levels of adverse weather conditions, and 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)