Inspection Associate – Oil & Petroleum

About the role

The Inspection Associate conducts on‑site inspections of client petroleum facilities, including barges, ships, shore tanks, railcars and tank trucks. The role involves quantity surveys, sample collection and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Receive orders, gather paperwork and verify equipment calibration before each assignment.
• Perform inspections at terminals, refineries or vessels, adhering to federal, state and client regulations.
• Collect and label samples, gauge tanks and calculate product quantities accurately.
• Complete required paperwork, deliver samples to the laboratory and report any discrepancies to the Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain a 24‑hour on‑call status and support the company’s Business Management System.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a well‑maintained vehicle.
• Ability to read safety and procedural documents and write routine reports.
• Basic mathematical skills for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing measurements.
• Reasoning ability to follow written, oral or diagrammatic instructions.