Sampler

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Sampler at a petrochemical terminal. In this role, you will be responsible for sampling petroleum and chemical products, ensuring accurate assessments of quality and quantity during transportation. This position offers the chance to develop new skills through provided training and mentoring, while working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and diversity. Join a leading global company that fosters a culture of precision and passion, and take the next step in your career with a role that promises both challenges and rewards.

Qualifications

• Valid UK manual driving license is essential.
• Comfortable with physical demands and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling of petroleum and chemical samples at various stages.
• Support Cargo Inspectors during inspections and measurements.
• Log samples into the client laboratory system.

Skills

Manual Driving License

Ability to work unsociable hours

Physical stamina for climbing

Ability to work with limited supervision

Job description

Due to continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Sampler to support our operation at the petrochemical terminal situated in the Fawley Refinery. You will carry out sampling of petroleum and chemical samples from all stages of processing, both on and off-site at client facilities, by approved and agreed techniques and deliver/log in to the client laboratory.

Key Requirements:

• Hold a valid full UK manual driving license
• Willing to work unsociable and unpredictable hours
• Be comfortable with the physical demands of the role including climbing vertical access ladders and staircases to the top of the shoreside tankage
• Able to work with limited supervision

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Sampler you will primarily be supporting the terminal with drawing day-to-day samples, transportation and booking in, along with providing support to Cargo Inspectors during cargo commodity-related inspection services performing sampling and volume/temperature measurements to ensure that the customer receives independent, accurate, and complete assessment of quantity and quality of materials during transportation.

We will provide the required training and mentoring that will allow you to meet the requirements of the role and develop new skills to progress in your career.

Key activities:

• To carry out water draw procedures on Jet Fuel storage tanks.
• Gauging and sampling shore tanks in accordance with API, IP, company or other procedures.
• Carrying out sampling duties using approved techniques as directed by the Operations Manager, travelling to and from client facilities as required, and transporting samples in compliance with road traffic and local site regulations at all times.
• Performing water draw-off on Jet fuel storage tanks as per client instructions.
• Ensuring all work carried out follows the agreed procedures as set out in the local Management system.
• Advising client facility Supervisors of operational or QHSE issues that arise during sampling activities and informing the QHSE Manager of any such action as soon as practical.
• Logging samples into client laboratory system.
• Undertaking any additional miscellaneous duties, as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Providing cover for absence both on shifts and during normal working hours in agreement with the Operations Manager.
• Measurement and calculation of shore oil storage before and after transfer.
• Shore sampling for quality analysis using approved techniques.

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.