Petroleum Inspector III: Volume, Quality & Custody | Travel

Intertek; St. Rose (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking an Inspector III, Petroleum for St. Rose, LA. Responsibilities include volume/temperature measurements, sampling, custody transfer surveys, and reporting to ensure accurate quantity/quality assessments. Role requires API MPMS knowledge, TWIC eligibility, and field training of junior inspectors.

Travel up to 25% is expected; you will coordinate with terminal and transport teams and operate across lines, shore tanks, and rail cars, upholding safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field with two years of Inspector experience; or four years' experience without a degree.
• Two years of experience in the following areas: TWIC, API MPMS chapters, petroleum/chemical inspection, ASA surveys, field audits, dispatching and coordinating, and company systems like Phoenix, C-Bis, Sample Manager, ICAM.
• Must have or be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to interpret API MPMS Chapters 3,7,8,11,12 and 17 including temperature/volume corrections, shore tank measurements, and custody transfer calculations.
• Experience or training in petroleum and chemical inspection procedures and TIC certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform volume and temperature measurements, sampling, calculations, documentation and reporting for quantity/quality assessment.
• Carry out duties by specified methodology and complete required paperwork.
• Measure volume and temperature of commodities in lines, shore tanks, rail cars, tank trucks and barges.
• Conduct visual inspections on lines, equipment and tanks.
• Perform custody transfer surveys and communicate results.
• Calibrate and verify equipment, and ensure data validity and traceability.
• Provide on-the-job training to less experienced Inspectors and assist senior staff.
• Coordinate with terminal, transport and company personnel to ensure timely service and reporting.
• Travel up to 25% domestically.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field

4 years of experience in Inspector or related role without a degree

Tools

API MPMS Chapters 3/7/8/11/12/17

Field Audit Assessments training

Phoenix, C-Bis, Sample Manager, ICAM

TIC certification

Job description

Intertek is seeking an Inspector III, Petroleum for St. Rose, LA. Responsibilities include volume/temperature measurements, sampling, custody transfer surveys, and reporting to ensure accurate quantity/quality assessments. Role requires API MPMS knowledge, TWIC eligibility, and field training of junior inspectors.

Travel up to 25% is expected; you will coordinate with terminal and transport teams and operate across lines, shore tanks, and rail cars, upholding safety and documentation standards.