Petroleum Compliance Technician

Nwestco LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Nwestco LLC in Seattle, WA is seeking a Compliance Technician to join our team. The role focuses on testing and inspections of petroleum storage and dispensing systems, ensuring adherence to EPA and state regulations, and producing regulatory documentation.

The position requires licenses (UST 3 now, UST 1 within a year) and hands-on experience with line testers and leak detection. Competitive pay starts at $28/hr with benefits including PTO and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Possess valid UST 3 license and local licenses; obtain UST 1 within 1 year.
• Experience performing compliance testing or inspections on petroleum storage and dispensing systems.
• Familiarity with EPA UST/AST regulations and SPCC plans.
• Background in testing equipment like line testers and leak detection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing, inspections, and monitoring of petroleum storage and dispensing systems (USTs, ASTs, piping, sensors, leak detectors).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including EPA, state DEQ/DEP, and fire code requirements.
• Perform annual, periodic, and post-repair compliance testing (e.g., line and tank tightness, ATG functionality, overfill protection, spill containment).
• Inspect and verify the function of leak detection, interstitial monitoring, cathodic protection, and vapor recovery systems.
• Prepare and submit detailed compliance reports, test results, and documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, including site-specific compliance logs and permit documents.
• Collaborate with service technicians and contractors to identify and correct non-compliant conditions. Within one year be able to perform repairs at time of testing.
• Keep up to date with changing environmental regulations, industry standards, and testing procedures (PEI, API, NFPA, etc.).
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment, ensuring traceability and reliability of results.
• Participate in safety meetings and follow all company policies related to hazardous materials, confined space, and spill prevention.

Skills

Compliance testing

Inspections

Documentation

Environmental regs

Safety protocols

Fieldwork

Time management

Education

UST 3 license

UST 1 license (within 1 year)

Tools

Line testers

Pressure gauges

Conductivity meters

LLD test kits

Job description

Join the Nwestco Revolution! At Nwestco LLC, we don’t just work in the Petroleum and Car Wash Equipment industry—we lead it. For more than 25 years, we’ve set the standard across the Northwest and Rockies by delivering innovation, reliability, and excellence to our customers.

We're on the hunt for a highly skilled Compliance Technician to join our growing team in Seattle, WA. If you’re driven, safety-focused, and ready to grow with a company that values your experience, this is your moment.

The pay range starts at $28/hr and goes up from there depending on experience and includes benefits PTO and 401k.

Your Mission

• Conduct testing, inspections, and monitoring of petroleum storage and dispensing systems (USTs, ASTs, piping, sensors, leak detectors).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including EPA, state DEQ/DEP, and fire code requirements.
• Perform annual, periodic, and post-repair compliance testing (e.g., line and tank tightness, ATG functionality, overfill protection, spill containment).
• Inspect and verify the function of leak detection, interstitial monitoring, cathodic protection, and vapor recovery systems.
• Prepare and submit detailed compliance reports, test results, and documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, including site-specific compliance logs and permit documents.
• Collaborate with service technicians and contractors to identify and correct non-compliant conditions. Within one year be able to perform repairs at time of testing.
• Keep up to date with changing environmental regulations, industry standards, and testing procedures (PEI, API, NFPA, etc.).
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment, ensuring traceability and reliability of results.
• Participate in safety meetings and follow all company policies related to hazardous materials, confined space, and spill prevention.

What You Bring To The Table

• Possess valid UST 3 and local licenses. Within 1 year obtain a UST 1 license.
• Experience performing compliance testing or inspections on petroleum storage and dispensing systems.
• Familiarity with EPA UST/AST regulations, SPCC plans, and related environmental compliance programs.
• Worked with or around fuel system components, such as tank monitors (e.g., Veeder-Root), sensors, sumps, and leak detection systems.
• Knowledge of or certification in compliance testing procedures, such as SIR (Statistical Inventory Reconciliation), pressure testing, or cathodic protection evaluation.
• Prior experience preparing regulatory documentation and test reports for internal records or government submission.
• Comfortable using compliance testing equipment, including line testers, pressure gauges, conductivity meters, or LLD test kits.
• Background in fieldwork or site visits, often requiring independent scheduling and time management.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve compliance deficiencies. Strong understanding of safety protocols related to fuel systems, vapor hazards, and confined space entry.

Before You Leap

Some positions require travel and overnight stays. Travel expenses will be covered by Nwestco, LLC

• Ability to pass pre-employment physical with extensive lifting (up to 75 lb), twisting, pulling, kneeling, and squatting.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug-screening and background check. This position is classified as safety-sensitive, it requires the applicant to pass a comprehensive drug test, including screening for marijuana, as a condition of employment.
• Must be 21+ years old and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past five years.

Why Join Nwestco?

When you join our ranks, you're not just getting a job; you're igniting a career with purpose. We're all about diversity, valuing our people, and a culture of relentless excellence. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation that appreciates your experience and potential.
• A treasure chest of benefits: 401(k) (with matching!), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid sick time, paid vacation, clothing allowance, paid holidays, and more.
• Internal Career Advancement: Nwestco supports employee growth through internal career opportunities. To be eligible, you must be in your current role for at least one year and have no active disciplinary actions on file at the time of application. All candidates will be evaluated based on qualifications and business needs.

Nwestco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.