Trainee Chemist Inspector

ABOUT YOU

The role of an Inspector with Intertek is to perform volume/temperature measurements sampling calculations and reporting to ensure that the customer receives an independent accurate and complete assessment of the quantity and quality of materials during transportation. Materials can include Crude Oil Petroleum Products Petrochemicals and Petroleum Gases.

Required skills and experience:

• Full UK driving license
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Have excellent problem-solving and organisational skills

• Take responsibility for the care and upkeep of measurement and sampling equipment

• Excellent communication skills
• Full training will be provided
• Comfortable with the physical demands of the job including being prepared to work outdoors at heights and in confined spaces.
• Prepared to work unsocial and unscheduled hours including weekends and Bank Holidays in line with shipping movements which are 24/7-365 days a year
• Demonstrable competency on a range of IT platforms

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

In this position you will be responsible for the inspection and verification of liquid cargo products on board seagoing vessels and shore tank installations. Recording of accurate raw data to be used to produce operational reports. Routine preparation and testing of items/samples completion of associated quality control activities and reporting of results within the scope of the laboratory using both basic and advanced instrument techniques for which they are trained.

Key activities:

• Measure cargo quantity using tank gauging ullage sounding and dipping calculate volumes using calibration tables API/ASTM standards and temperature corrections Verify ship shore and terminal figures during loading and discharge Witness and record custody transfer measurements.

• Take representative samples of petroleum products and chemicals ensure sampling follows API ASTM ISO or IP standards check product specifications (density temperature appearance water content) Identify contamination commingling or off-spec cargoes.

• Monitor loading discharging and transfer operations inspect tanks pipelines hoses and manifolds for cleanliness and suitability verify line displacement tank stripping and draining procedures Confirm cargo segregation and correct tank allocation.

• Adhere to HSE procedures including PPE gas testing and permit-to-work system ensure compliance with IMO MARPOL ISGOTT and terminal regulations Identify and report unsafe conditions or environmental risks Monitor vapor control and spill prevention measures

• Prepare inspection quantity and sampling reports Issue Certificates of Quantity (COQ) and Certificates of Quality (COQ/CQ) Record discrepancies protests and statements of fact maintain accurate custody transfer documentation

• Investigate cargo losses gains contamination or delays liaise with ship crew terminal operators charterers and surveyors recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Act impartially as a third-party inspector maintain confidentiality and data integrity Stay current with industry standards and regulations

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision pace and passion.

We are working to make the world Ever Better ensuring the quality safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.