Senior Inspector – Hydrocarbons

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Inspector specialized in hydrocarbons to lead inspection, testing, and measurement activities across terminals, vessels, storage facilities, refineries and other oil & gas sites. The role requires independent, accurate work that complies with company procedures, client requirements and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise inspections, testing, sampling and cargo verification at various oil & gas locations.
• Perform quantity and quality measurements of petroleum, chemical and bulk products, including sampling, gauging, temperature and density checks.
• Review and verify inspection data, calculations, certificates and reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel crews, terminal staff, laboratories and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of assignments.
• Identify and report discrepancies, contamination, quality issues and operational incidents.
• Prepare inspection reports, certificates, Letters of Protest and statements of facts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and support competency development.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies, safe working practices and PPE requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment according to company standards.
• Support the Operations Manager in resolving technical and operational issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma or relevant technical qualification in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marine Studies or a related field (preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in oil & gas inspection, cargo surveying, petroleum measurement or related services.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM and ISO.
• Experience with vessel, terminal, tank, pipeline and refinery inspections.
• Proven ability to conduct sampling, gauging, measurement and calculation activities.

Required skills

• Petroleum product quantity measurement
• Petroleum product quality inspection
• Sampling and gauging techniques
• Familiarity with API, ASTM and ISO standards
• Inspection equipment calibration
• Cargo surveying procedures