Petroleum Inspector, Junior

SGS; Port Malcolm; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing, inspection, and certification is seeking an Entry Level Petroleum Inspector in Port Malcolm, Nova Scotia. The role involves performing inspections and sampling of petroleum products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess strong mathematical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This full-time position requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate shipping schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a production or manufacturing role.
• Must be able to read and follow work instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity determination inspections and sampling of petroleum products.
• Communicate with senior petroleum inspectors about job orders.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and logged before use.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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We are SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are SGS the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

This position will perform quantity determination inspections and sampling of ships, barges and shore tanks of petroleum and petrochemical products.

• Learn and apply proper procedures associated with tank gauging, sampling, and custody transfers.

• Communicate with the senior petroleum inspectors about job orders.

• Physically sample, measure, and take the temperature of vessel’s tanks and shore tanks using a variety of methods dictated by the company and/or client and ASTM procedures.

• Assist senior inspectors with vessel deck surveys as required.

• Accurately gauge shore tanks before and after vessel loads/discharges.

• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and logged before use.

• Clean and maintain all inspection equipment.

• Ensure all relative data is correctly transferred from field books to computer files.

• Read and learn all available API/ASTM procedures and manuals associated with our business.

• Understand and follow Terminal Task Orders for each custody transfer.

• Take instructions from the Senior Inspector or Laboratory Supervisor regarding cleaning sample bottles, disposing samples, and replenishing shelves with new/clean bottles.

• Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor vessel activity to ensure punctuality during jobs.

• Properly sample shore tanks & ship tanks to obtain representative samples.

• Clean and maintain company trucks.

• Follow instructions from senior inspectors.

• Maintain a clean workstation, equipment area, clothing area, and inspection office.

• Properly identify and complete required data on all sample tags.

• Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.

• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or a General Educational Development equivalency (GED) is required.

• Experience: At least 1 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing role or equivalent experience through education.

Knowledge / Skills

• Previous experience in a petroleum related field is an asset.

• Strong mathematical skills is a strong asset.

• Must be meticulous and punctual in duties associated with petroleum gauging and sampling.

• A desire to learn and work in the petroleum/marine industry, with an emphasis on quantity and quality inspections of custody transfers.

• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

• Candidates must be proficient in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.

• Ability to work well with others & independently.

• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Works well under pressure.

• Extended hours may be required from time to time.

• Must be able to work odd hours around shipping schedules (days, nights, weekends, and holidays).

• Must be able to work weekends and be on call on a 24 hour basis.

• Travel to other SGS locations may be required from time to time.

• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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