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Petroleum Inspector (Entry Level) 2025-Q3
ZipRecruiter, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Overview
Job Description Salary: $20-25 per hour. Location: Kapolei, HI (Hybrid). Employment Type: Full-Time. Minimum Experience: Entry-level. Applicants must currently reside on Oahu. Relocation assistance is not available. Out-of-state applicants will not be considered. A petroleum inspector is a professional who is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the quantity and quality of petroleum products throughout the various stages of production, storage, transportation, and distribution. Inspectors use industry standards, regulations, and specifications to measure, sample and document their inspections. Their primary job is to physically take measurements, temperatures, and samples of bulk movements of petroleum products between suppliers and trading partners. Inspections are primarily performed on shore-based storage tanks and on marine vessels and barges. These measurements result in documentation that is used for the sale or exchange of bulk petroleum between the interested parties. In Hawaii, major players include Island Energy, Hawaiian Electric, PAR Hawaii, and several other global companies. A typical bulk transfer can exceed 1 million gallons at a time. Products typically inspected include crude oil, fuel oil, diesel, gasoline, naphtha, jet fuel, asphalt, and other refined components. This is an entry-level position where the company will provide training to teach a strong understanding of petroleum products, safety procedures, and industry regulations. A candidate must have excellent communication skills to report findings to clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner. The services provided to the industry are for oil producers, suppliers, and public utility companies that operate 24/7. The inspector’s schedule includes working nights, weekends, and holidays. Inspectors are guaranteed 40 hours of pay per week regardless of hours worked, with additional hourly pay for actual hours worked up to 40. Overtime over 40 hours applies at the standard Hawaii rate of 1.5x. Estimated first-year earnings are $48-55K. The company uses a combination of performance and tenure-based raises as the inspector advances through training and becomes fully qualified. The schedule is demanding and requires flexibility, but can be rewarding for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment. There is time off between assignments, allowing for personal appointments. Hawaii’s energy context: petroleum remains a significant energy source in the near term due to its isolated location and energy needs, with ongoing steps toward renewable energy goals. Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
Receive and review job orders, instructions, files and related information prior to deployment. Prepare all equipment and sampling containers, including calibration checks on thermometers. Report to job sites punctually and observe all terminal and vessel safety requirements. Physically measure, sample and take temperatures of shore tanks and vessel tanks promptly and accurately. Label sample containers with full identifying data (location, material, sample type, date/time). Deliver samples to client facilities for analysis or return them to the main office for retention or shipment. Calculate and report quantities transferred to customers and office personnel using company forms; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Maintain 24-hour on-call status and uphold the highest standards of company ethics and data integrity. Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent Valid U.S. Driver’s License Federal TWIC Card or eligibility to obtain one as a condition of job offer Active vehicle documentation (insurance, registration, state safety check) Computer literacy: proficient in Windows, Excel and Outlook Mathematical skills: ability to perform unit conversions using whole numbers, fractions and decimals Flexibility to work an unpredictable 24/7/365 schedule Drug-free workplace; ability to pass initial drug screening and submit to random/for-cause screenings Physical Requirements
Stand, walk, sit, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, talk or hear; perform visual inspections Lift or carry up to 50 lbs; climb up to 80 feet Wear personal protective equipment including respirators (beards not permitted) Work outdoors in all weather conditions; confined spaces and tight quarters may be encountered Schedule & Compensation
Extremely irregular and unpredictable schedule; no fixed hours, days off, or set routine Potential deployments to neighboring islands; typical deployments are one day, may extend overnight or multi-day Compensation combines base salary, hourly pay and overtime; first-year earnings estimated at $55-65k; senior inspectors can earn $80k+ Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan Paid time off Auto allowance Location: Kapolei, HI (Hybrid).
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Job Description Salary: $20-25 per hour. Location: Kapolei, HI (Hybrid). Employment Type: Full-Time. Minimum Experience: Entry-level. Applicants must currently reside on Oahu. Relocation assistance is not available. Out-of-state applicants will not be considered. A petroleum inspector is a professional who is responsible for inspecting and monitoring the quantity and quality of petroleum products throughout the various stages of production, storage, transportation, and distribution. Inspectors use industry standards, regulations, and specifications to measure, sample and document their inspections. Their primary job is to physically take measurements, temperatures, and samples of bulk movements of petroleum products between suppliers and trading partners. Inspections are primarily performed on shore-based storage tanks and on marine vessels and barges. These measurements result in documentation that is used for the sale or exchange of bulk petroleum between the interested parties. In Hawaii, major players include Island Energy, Hawaiian Electric, PAR Hawaii, and several other global companies. A typical bulk transfer can exceed 1 million gallons at a time. Products typically inspected include crude oil, fuel oil, diesel, gasoline, naphtha, jet fuel, asphalt, and other refined components. This is an entry-level position where the company will provide training to teach a strong understanding of petroleum products, safety procedures, and industry regulations. A candidate must have excellent communication skills to report findings to clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders in a timely manner. The services provided to the industry are for oil producers, suppliers, and public utility companies that operate 24/7. The inspector’s schedule includes working nights, weekends, and holidays. Inspectors are guaranteed 40 hours of pay per week regardless of hours worked, with additional hourly pay for actual hours worked up to 40. Overtime over 40 hours applies at the standard Hawaii rate of 1.5x. Estimated first-year earnings are $48-55K. The company uses a combination of performance and tenure-based raises as the inspector advances through training and becomes fully qualified. The schedule is demanding and requires flexibility, but can be rewarding for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment. There is time off between assignments, allowing for personal appointments. Hawaii’s energy context: petroleum remains a significant energy source in the near term due to its isolated location and energy needs, with ongoing steps toward renewable energy goals. Responsibilities (Essential Duties)
Receive and review job orders, instructions, files and related information prior to deployment. Prepare all equipment and sampling containers, including calibration checks on thermometers. Report to job sites punctually and observe all terminal and vessel safety requirements. Physically measure, sample and take temperatures of shore tanks and vessel tanks promptly and accurately. Label sample containers with full identifying data (location, material, sample type, date/time). Deliver samples to client facilities for analysis or return them to the main office for retention or shipment. Calculate and report quantities transferred to customers and office personnel using company forms; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Maintain 24-hour on-call status and uphold the highest standards of company ethics and data integrity. Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent Valid U.S. Driver’s License Federal TWIC Card or eligibility to obtain one as a condition of job offer Active vehicle documentation (insurance, registration, state safety check) Computer literacy: proficient in Windows, Excel and Outlook Mathematical skills: ability to perform unit conversions using whole numbers, fractions and decimals Flexibility to work an unpredictable 24/7/365 schedule Drug-free workplace; ability to pass initial drug screening and submit to random/for-cause screenings Physical Requirements
Stand, walk, sit, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, talk or hear; perform visual inspections Lift or carry up to 50 lbs; climb up to 80 feet Wear personal protective equipment including respirators (beards not permitted) Work outdoors in all weather conditions; confined spaces and tight quarters may be encountered Schedule & Compensation
Extremely irregular and unpredictable schedule; no fixed hours, days off, or set routine Potential deployments to neighboring islands; typical deployments are one day, may extend overnight or multi-day Compensation combines base salary, hourly pay and overtime; first-year earnings estimated at $55-65k; senior inspectors can earn $80k+ Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan Paid time off Auto allowance Location: Kapolei, HI (Hybrid).
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