Inspector
Pasadena, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
60 Amspec Petroleum Inspector Jobs Hiring Near You
Inspector
Pasadena, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Gonzales, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Gonzales, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Baytown, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Baytown, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Ferndale, WA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Ferndale, WA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Freeport, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Freeport, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Savannah, GA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Savannah, GA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Beaumont, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Beaumont, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Saint James, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector 1
Saint James, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Gonzales, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Gonzales, LA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Yorktown, VA · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Pasadena, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Inspector
Pasadena, TX · On-site
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA ... AmSpec provides product information, training and personal protective equipment to protect ...
AmSpec Jobs Information
Do workers at AmSpec get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Does AmSpec pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
At AmSpec, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from AmSpec affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.
Do people get paid time off at AmSpec?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
- 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Do workers at AmSpec worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do AmSpec workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
84% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
84% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it for AmSpec workers to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
93% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
93% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at AmSpec?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.
Do AmSpec managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
35% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do jobs at AmSpec spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at AmSpec?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Is working at AmSpec good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a bad place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do people at AmSpec feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at AmSpec get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
54% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at AmSpec?
Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people at AmSpec enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at AmSpec recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at AmSpec?
Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at AmSpec?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do people think AmSpec’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how AmSpec is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
66% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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AmSpec rating
6.4
Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
102nd of 120 rated laboratories
Job description
Job Summary
Entry level position for trainee inspector who will ultimately be able to undertake basic inspection and sampling work performed in the field, complete necessary paperwork, correctly distribute samples and maintain timely communications with office staff.Responsible for inspection and sampling work performed in the field, completion of all necessary paperwork, correct distribution of samples and timely communications with office staff.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete all necessary safety and orientation training required to allow access to customer facilities
- Shadow assigned senior inspector or training person on jobs and learn basic inspection and sampling requirements
- Read, become familiar with and follow at all times, all American Petroleum Institute (API) and IFIA procedures as well as customer and company policies and requirements
- As assigned by training person, perform basic inspection and sampling work in the field according to industry and customer requirements, to include: physical measurement of product, obtaining temperatures of product, sampling of product and calculations of volume.
- Carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with the latest industry standards and practices and in accordance with the specific instructions provided by supervisor. Maintain required communications with office staff and keep them fully updated of any changes to the initial plan.
- Responsible for the correct preparation and distribution of all field reports to vessels, terminals, and the office as assigned by training person
- Responsible for the proper identification and timely transportation of the samples obtained in the course of their activities
- Other similar tasks as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills
Skills/Qualifications
- High school diploma and/or related experience in the industry.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Familiarity with basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Required to have unrestricted use of a licensed and insured vehicle in good, safe operating condition that can be used on the job for both personal and sample transportation in all ambient weather conditions. Must possess a valid current driving license and meet the requirements of AmSpec Safe Driving Policy.
- Must be ready to accept job assignments at any time, 24 x 7, including scheduled days off. Overtime must be worked as required to meet the needs of the branch office. Must be willing to work shifts if required by location.
- Must be able to work in refineries, terminals, and on-board marine vessels as necessary.
- Must respond to communications from the office and be available at all times.
- Attendance at monthly safety meetings is required.
- TWIC Card may be required to access terminals, refineries, rail yards, platforms, launch areas, and other third party host sites.
Working Conditions
The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. AmSpec provides product
information, training and personal protective equipment to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels
of those materials. The employee will be required to work outdoors in all levels of adverse weather conditions. Work may
be required to be performed in refineries, tank farms, terminals and on board barges, ships, railcars and tank trucks. The
noise level in the work environment may be high at times. Local and on occasion long distance travel may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Safety Sensitive position that requires pre-employment, random and annual drug and alcohol testing (including marijuana testing).
- Comply with the requirements of AmSpec D&A Policy.
- Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness Test.
- Pass a physical examination by a physician designated by AmSpec, both before employment and at any time during employment upon request of AmSpec Services to confirm the Surveyor's ability to perform the essential job functions of the position.
- Qualify annually for a Respirator Fit Test.
- Qualify annually, based on the results of an OSHA- designated blood test, for work in areas containing certain levels of Hydrocarbon Vapors.
- Be able to safely perform inspection work while wearing required safety equipment, regardless of ambient weather conditions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and to smell.
- Ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms frequently.
- Ability to climb storage tank ladders and stairs, typically up to 100 feet high while carrying 45 lb. of samples and/or inspection- related gear or equipment. Ability to climb vessel gangways, ladders, Jacob's ladders, and stairs.
- Ability to work in the presence of odors, typical of petroleum or petrochemicals, without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
- Ability to work in confined spaces (as defined by OSHA), wearing appropriate respiratory and skin protection equipment.