Refinery Inspector Jobs in Port Arthur, TX (NOW HIRING)

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City: Port Arthur 

State: Texas

PETROLEUM INSPECTOR - Port Arthur, TX 

SUMMARY: Oil and Petroleum Inspectors access client facilities (refineries, terminals, truck racks, tank farms, etc) to perform sampling and quantity surveys of shore tanks, barges, ocean vessels, railcars, and trucks. O&P Inspectors collect a variety of petrochemical samples including, but not limited to, crude, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, VGO, fuel oil, etc. for laboratory analysis. The ideal candidate for this role is a critical thinker, problem solver, and takes pride in their work and reputation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Receives orders, obtains information, and gathers paperwork from Operations Supervisor(s) on commodity movements.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good operating condition - clean and calibrated. This includes safety and monitoring equipment appropriate for the job.
• Reports to job-site punctually and observes all Bureau Veritas applicable federal and state regulations and standards, Terminal, Refinery, and/or vessel requirements, including safety and measurement standards.
• Attends "Key Meetings" with external personnel ashore and/or abroad.
• Represents Bureau Veritas by appearance and conduct.
• Behaves ethically at all times.
• Communicates any problems, discrepancies, or other noteworthy incidents to the Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher without delay.
• Obtains samples, gauges shore tanks, vessel(s), barge(s), railcar(s), and/or tank truck(s) as specified per job order.
• Labels sample containers with full and correct identifying data, including location of sample, material, type of sample, safety information, time collected, etc.
• Promptly and accurately calculates quantities and completes all required paperwork and distributes copies appropriately from the field.
• Promptly and safely delivers samples to a Bureau Veritas laboratory or client facilities for analysis.
• Reviews any discrepancies with Operations Supervisor, signs and returns job order form.
• Must pass company defined physical requirements. Must meet and maintain site-specific requirements mandated by customers and/or terminals to have access to all facilities.
• Maintains a 24-hour on-call status.
• Attends company meetings as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma or general education development certificate (GED).
• 2 - 4  years of related experience and/or training
• Proficiency in shore tanks, trucks, rail cars, pipelines, and barges
• Knowledge of company HS&E procedures and associated governmental regulations.
• Dependable, able to work independently and be able to effectively communicate and maintain professional relationships with clients (terminal and vessel/barge personnel).
• Demonstratable capacity to learn quickly and problem solve.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• IFIA/TIC certification.
• Valid Transportation Worker's Identification Card (TWIC).
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and registration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands, and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Employee is frequently required to climb and descend stairways, ladders, and gangways. The employee must regularly lift and/or move and/or climb with up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

Here's a breakdown of what we provide:

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan

Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-matched Retirement plan

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Optional life and pet insurance

EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs

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