Senior Petroleum Inspector

About the role

SGS is seeking a Senior Petroleum Inspector to lead and supervise inspection activities for petroleum and gas products across diverse operational environments. The role ensures compliance with procedures, contractual obligations, industry standards and safety guidelines while providing technical support to the inspection team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure availability of equipment, documentation and resources for inspections.
• Conduct and supervise inspection assignments in line with procedures, standards and client requirements.
• Perform field measurements, quantity assessments and quality verification using appropriate methods.
• Carry out sampling activities, maintaining sample integrity, traceability and safe handling.
• Review results, identify discrepancies and promptly escalate findings.
• Coordinate with clients, operational teams and stakeholders to ensure safe execution of assignments.
• Prepare accurate, clear and timely inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to other inspectors and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety, Security and Integrity requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and management system implementation.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Petroleum, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, Science or related technical discipline, or extensive hands‑on experience (typically 10+ years) in petroleum inspection.
• Proven experience in petroleum quantity and quality surveys, marine cargo inspection, terminal and storage operations.
• Fluent in French and English.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of API, API MPMS, ASTM, EI/IP standards.
• Valid IFIA/TIC Council Petroleum Inspector Certification.
• Competence in petroleum quantity calculations, tank and vessel gauging, representative sampling, cargo reconciliation and inspection reporting.
• Familiarity with ISO‑based quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.