About the role
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, 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
Summary
The Petroleum Inspector performs testing of bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon or chemical cargo supervision services, such as but not limited to, gauging, sampling and reconciliation of transfer from shore tank, barge or ship to shore tank, barge or ship. Acts in accordance with Client, SGS Operational Excellence practices and Industry standards.
Job Functions
- Physically samples, measures, and takes the temperature of vessel’s tanks and shore tanks utilizing a variety of methods dictated by company and American Petroleum Institute (API) procedures.
- Follows Safely standards and performs job efficiently. Works within defined technical processes and procedures or methodologies.
- Calculates and reports quantities of the bulk liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon transferred and performs full reconciliation.
- Completes all required reports and forms, using the SGS propriety Ship Inspection Report (SIR) and / or Site Acceptance Test (SAT) systems.
- Works in cooperation with client’s representatives, US Customs, vessel personnel, government agents and shore facility personnel.
- Maintains regular communication with the business unit office staff with reference to job status, problems, concerns, etc.
- Maintains knowledge and adheres to the latest industry, client and SGS internal standards, policies and procedures.
- Operates to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity including adhering to all company safety practices.
- Assists in other branch duties as assigned related to back office support and housekeeping.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Switzerland.