Inspector Vegoil

Core Laboratories Inc.; Vlaardingen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. is seeking an Inspector Vegoil to autonomously inspect and sample agricultural oils and fats on vessels, barges, rail/road cars and shore tanks in Vlaardingen, adhering to FOSFA or similar procedures and Saybolt standards.

Responsibilities include performing precise measurements, ensuring proper labeling and traceability of samples, reporting findings to clients, and coordinating with terminals, labs and other parties.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as a specialised inspector.
• IFIA Certified Inspector or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of vegetable and animal oils and fats, and related products.
• Strong mathematical calculation ability (flow rate, ratios, quantities).
• Good verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vessels, barges, railcars, and shore tanks for quality.
• Collect samples and ensure proper labeling and traceability.
• Verify calibration and accuracy of measurement equipment.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports to clients.
• Liaise with terminals, vessels, agents, and laboratories.

Skills

Oil/fats inspection

IFIA Inspector

Quality control

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

NOFOTA training

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

Company systems

Job description

Inspector Vegoil

Autonomously performs agricultural oils and fats (“Products”) inspection and sampling on vessels, barges, rail/road cars and/or shore tanks according to FOSFA or similar procedures, and all applicable Saybolt standards..

Key Accountabilities

• Performance at 95% or more of set KPI indicators.
• Customer feedback and satisfaction.
• Selected customers actual revenue growth against set objectives.
• Achievement of set client reporting improvement targets.
• Safety record and reporting.
• Compliance with all applicable industry standards and Saybolt policies.

General tasks and duties

Operations

• Proactively carries-out activities in accordance with individual client instructions and all applicable industry and Saybolt standard procedures and policies.
• Attends training and pass appropriate examinations in FOSFA/NOFOTA and other safety training required by applicable regulations and Saybolt policies.
• Responds to and confirms clients’ nominations, ensuring comprehensiveness and clarity with regard to the scope of work, agreed rates, etc.
• Liaises with all parties involved in the performance of inspections (e.g. terminals, vessels/barges, agents, customs, subcontractors if any, laboratories, etc.).
• Performs visual cleanliness inspection of vessel, barges, rail/road cars or shore tanks.
• Verifies the calibration and accuracy of measurement equipment and maintain equipment in proper storage and working order.
• Determines Products quantity by measuring physical fluid bulk, density, temperature and metering.
• Performs Products sampling as per FOSFA, ISO, or other applicable industry standards and Saybolt policies.
• Ensures samples are properly labelled, stored, and registered, and remain fully available and traceable for the duration of storage agreed with customers or otherwise applicable.
• Is generally aware of the relevant analytical test methods for the Products, and of Saybolt Vlaardingen laboratory’s ability to perform analytical tests accordingly.
• Autonomously completes and submits to clients inspection and quality reports using Saybolt’s systems..
• Participates in the design and roll‑out of adaptations of Saybolt’s operational information systems to adapt reporting to the Location’s customer’s specific requirements.
• Performs on‑site documentary reconciliations with other involved parties (e.g. Master/Chief Officer, object’s agent, terminals, etc.).
• Provides training and coaching as required.

Commercial

• Answers customers questions, clarification requests, or complaints, in the first instance. Escalates to superior when needed.
• Occasionally joins the Location’s or Agri. management visit to clients to provide detailed technical insight.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school / secondary education or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ year relevant experience as specialised Inspector.
• IFIA Certified Inspector or equivalent.
• Physically fit which includes lifting items up to 20 kg (or in accordance with local regulations) – see “Other Information”.
• Advanced knowledge of vegetable and animal oils and fats , and related products.
• Good verbal and written knowledge of local language and English.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations (e.g. compute flow rate, ratio, percentage, quantities – linear, volumetric or weight – and geometrical calculations).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Windows, Word, Excel, company systems).
• Valid driving license and satisfactory driving record.

Other Information

The job requires employee to inspect tanks which includes working at heights and confined spaces. Employee should be mobile (walk, climb, carry), rely on senses (sight, talk, hear, smell) and be able to lift items up to 20 kg (or in accordance with local regulations). The employee will be required to work irregular hours / shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays) and work away from their base office

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.