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Visit client facilities, including barges and ships, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks for quantity surveys of a variety of commodities including petroleum and petrochemicals and collects samples, for laboratory analysis. Perform laboratory test to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition for such purpose as quality control, process control or product development.
Job Responsibility:
Receive orders, obtains information, and gather paperwork from Operations Supervisor(s) on movements
Obtain and label samples, gauges shore tanks, vessel(s), barge(s), railcar(s), and/or tank truck(s) as specified per job order
Promptly and safely deliver samples to an Inspectorate laboratory for analysis or turn in for retain, or deliver to client facilities for analysis or retain
Promptly and accurately calculate quantities and/or results and complete all required paperwork and distributes copies appropriately
Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment
Test, prepare or add chemicals to meet required specifications
Record and write test results on standardized forms and describing procedures used
Prepare graphs and charts
Ensure that all equipment is clean, sterilized and in good operating condition. This includes safety and monitoring equipment appropriate to the job
Reports to job-site punctually and observes all Inspectorate applicable federal and state regulations and standards, Terminal, Refinery, and/or vessel requirements, including safety and measurement standards
Attend 'Key Meetings' with external personnel ashore and/or abroad
Represent Inspectorate by appearance and conduct
Behave ethically at all times
Communicate any problems, discrepancies, or other noteworthy incidents to the Operations Supervisor and/or Dispatcher without delay
Maintain a 24-hour on-call status including weekends and holidays
Support and participates in Inspectorate’s Business Management System (BMS)
Attend company meetings as required
Requirements:
High school diploma or general education development certificate (GED)
1-3 years’ experience in the laboratory using GC, HPLC techniques, etc.
Internships and research experience will be considered
Knowledge of HS&E procedures and associated governmental regulations
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and basic algebra
Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form