Inspector III

Core Laboratories · Walvis Bay

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee’s activities will consist of: Independent Inspection, on behalf of his/her organisation and her Principals, of Mineral Oil products, crude oil and inspection of other items if required. These activities consist of:

• Cleanliness inspection of all kinds of containers, shore tanks, vessels, trucks, rail tank cars, etc. meant to contain liquid - and bulk cargoes e.g. Mineral Oil products, crude oil, vegetable oils, grain, etc.
• Quantity determination of the above-mentioned containers, by means of measurements – temperature measurement and calculations.
• The sampling of the above products in the mentioned containers.
• Preparing of the necessary documentation and issuing of certificates.
• To make his / her own report from the information gathered from his / her inspections. The employee will issue correct computerized inspection reports.
• The employee has to care of the samples, provide the samples with the necessary identification, seals and the storage of the samples has to be registered in the appropriate journals.
• To take good care and maintain all the material provided to him/her to carry out the inspection task.
• To communicate with terminals, in order to carry out his/her activity in good order.
• To report without delays to his/her Supervisor in order to speed up the information stream towards the clients.
• To keep several data bases updated.
• To keep him/her self updated with the latest technical changes in his/her inspection area.
• To participate in safety meetings.
• To share his knowledge with his colleagues.
• The employee will establish good relations with the Terminal/Refinery personnel, Vessel’s crewmembers, agencies, etc during the inspections.
• All activities are to be carried out according to the Saybolt standards and/or API chapter no 17.

      General activities:

The employee will follow the instruction received from the management with respect to the inspection. The employee will make him / her self familiar with computers and computer programs. The employee will carry out other services, which are necessary or requested by the Management.

1)      Function requirement:

• Minimum Secondary school.
• Good knowledge of mathematics, accounting.
• Good knowledge of administration
• Good knowledge of computers and computer programs.
• Good knowledge of the English
• Minimum 5 years experience as Inspector.

2)      Social qualities:

• Good contact
• Is able to deal businesslike with third parties.
• React calm and correct on incidents.

Psychical qualities:

• Accepts instructions.
• Is stress resistance.
• Must be firm and can withstand bribes.
• Is accurate
• Can handle changing workloads
• Can work with chemicals

4)       Miscellaneous:

• The employee will work on Standby regime, to cover the operational needs in Durban.
• The employee is being able to exercise his / her activity mainly but not exclusively in Durban. Employee will cover & support all operations in South Africa.
• When required employee will attend operations in neighbouring countries where Saybolt is active.

• The hours of work will be those applicable to the relevant work requirements and the employee is expected to adhere thereto.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 5 years in Petroleum Inspection & Testing Industry

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing operations and driving business growth.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Skilled in setting and managing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Provide leadership and commitment to ongoing improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: interpret external trends, business context, strategy, and operations of the organization and analyse customer needs, and co-creates business strategy and operational solutions that create value and impact to achieve sustainable business results
• Execution Excellence: deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles; engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills; and purposeful execution, implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.
• People Advocacy: build human-centric organizational cultures that promote performance, productivity and wellbeing, navigating change, and holding the organization to ethical standards, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance, and mitigating people risks.
• Data Literacy: analyse, interpret, and communicate operational data to derive actionable insights, inform decision-making, and operational improvements to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Digital Agility: utilize technology to enhance operational efficiency and prepare the organization to adopt digital practices.
• People Analytics: collecting and applying organizational and operational data to improve critical business outcomes
• Leading Self: has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback.  Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position resides within a normal office working environment.  International travel will be required.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee may also be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in some work areas.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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