SGS
Petroleum Inspector
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Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
Job Title: Petroleum Inspector
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Grangemouth (Field based role)
Hours: Average working hours, 48 hours per week, which can include evenings, and weekends (you will be working around ship/ vessel timings)
Salary: From £31,724, including a company vehicle
Industry: Natural Resources - Environmental and Oil & Gas
This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll work across terminals, vessels, and customer sites, ensuring cargoes are accurately measured, sampled, and inspected to the highest industry standards. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and being at the heart of operational activity, we'd love to hear from you.
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- Carrying out cargo inspections, measurements, sampling, and stock assessments of petroleum, chemical, and related products.
- Ensuring all inspection activities are completed safely, accurately, and in line with industry standards, client requirements, and SGS procedures.
- Producing detailed inspection reports, certificates, timesheets, and supporting documentation.
- Working closely with customers, terminals, laboratories, and operational teams to deliver a professional and responsive service.
- Maintaining inspection equipment and ensuring PPE is used and cared for correctly.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to operational excellence across the business.
- Representing SGS professionally whilst delivering a high-quality service to customers.
Qualifications
We're interested in candidates who have experience within hydrocarbon inspection, storage and terminal operations, laboratory testing, marine operations, chemical manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in petroleum, chemical, or hydrocarbon inspection, custody transfer, or storage operations.
- Knowledge of sampling, measurement, and inspection techniques within the oil & gas or chemical sectors.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASTM, ISO, or Energy Institute (EI) methods.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate reports and technical documentation.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A flexible approach and willingness to work outdoors and undertake physically active field work.
- A full UK driving licence.
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Desirable Experience
While not essential, we'd be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with:
- IFIA certification.
- Laboratory or analytical chemistry experience.
- Previous marine, terminal, refinery, or petrochemical industry experience.
- Internal or external auditing qualifications.
- Experience working within ISO-accredited environments.
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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