Petroleum Inspector – New Orleans

About the role

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Petroleum Inspector to perform quantity surveys and sampling of petroleum and petrochemical commodities at client facilities such as barges, ships, shore tanks, railcars, and tank trucks. The role involves on‑site inspections, data collection, and ensuring compliance with safety and measurement standards.

Key responsibilities

• Receive job orders, gather paperwork, and verify equipment calibration before each assignment.
• Travel to client sites, conduct measurements, collect samples, label containers accurately, and calculate quantities.
• Complete required paperwork, report discrepancies, and deliver samples to the laboratory or client facilities.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle; remain on a 24‑hour on‑call schedule.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; knowledge of HS&E procedures and relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and write routine reports.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for unit conversions and quantity calculations.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb regularly and work in hazardous environments.

Required skills

• Sample collection and handling.
• Equipment calibration and verification.
• Quantity surveying and calculation.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• Company‑matched retirement plan and generous paid time off.
• Life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance and professional development programs.