Job Description
1. Role: Cargo Inspector
2. Job Type: Permanent
3. Location: Ellesmere Port
4. Industry: Oil and Gas
5. Salary: £30,477, plus company vehicle
6. Hours: Annualised hours contract, up to 48 hours per week- Variable shifts, you will be working around vessel and ship times
As a Cargo Inspector with SGS, you'll be responsible for ensuring the integrity of shipments. You will perform sampling of cargo and take measurements to complete calculations for the accurate reporting to the client. You'll provide independent assessment of the quantity and quality of materials including Crude Oil, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals and Petroleum Gases.
Key responsibilities include:
7. Following standard practices to perform measurement activities including visual observations, volumetric/temperature measurements, and representative sampling of petrochemical products.
8. Recording and reporting results of the measurement activities to determine accurate load/ discharge/ transfer quantities in compliance with industry practices using relevant systems.
9. Working as part of a 24/7, 365-day operational team to ensure all operations are covered in an effective and efficient manner, including local laboratory teams.
10. Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, clients and third parties regarding operations including any delays and any/all potential impacts on work execution.
The role of Cargo Inspector can be physically demanding and will involve:
11. Working at heights
12. Confined spaces
13. Potentially on vessels at sea
Qualifications
We require our Inspectors to have the following skills, experience and knowledge:
14. Be able to perform often physically demanding outdoor work
15. Have experience in a Oil and/ or Chemical related industry ideally with prior Inspection experience, or alternatively offshore, shipping, sea going experience or a relevant science/nautical qualification and a willingness to learn.
16. Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
17. Willing and able to work unsociable hours
18. Hold a valid driving license