The sampler takes samples of various petroleum or chemical products. The purpose of the sampling is to obtain a representative portion of products from ships, barges and shore tanks.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Always work in a safe manner and according to company and terminal procedures.
- Learn and apply appropriate procedures associated with sampling and custody transfers.
- Sample shore-based tanks or vessels according to established procedures to obtain representative samples using various methods imposed by the company and/or ASTM or API procedures.
- Identify and correctly enter all required data on sample labels.
- Communicate with Senior Petroleum Product Inspectors about work orders.
- Assist Senior Inspectors with vessel sampling.
- Ensure that all equipment is clean and properly calibrated and that the calibration data has been recorded before any equipment can be used.
- Clean and maintain inspection equipment.
- Ensure that all relevant data is correctly recorded in documents or files.
- Read and review available API/ASTM procedures and manuals related to our business line.
- Understand and follow terminal work order instructions for each sampling or custody transfer.
- Follow the Senior Inspector’s or the Laboratory Supervisor’s instructions for cleaning sample bottles, removing samples and replenishing shelves with new or clean bottles.
- Communicate with terminal representatives and monitor transfer activities or vessels to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Clean and maintain company trucks.
- Ensure the cleanliness of workstations, equipment rooms, locker rooms and inspection rooms.
- Various special or ad hoc projects could be assigned on occasion.