Surveyor - Chemical Bulk Liquid Inspection

About the role

SGS, a global testing, inspection and certification company, is hiring a Surveyor in Singapore. The role covers third-party inspection of petroleum and chemical products at terminals, focusing on quality and quantity control of bulk liquid cargoes.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect loading, unloading and transshipment of chemical bulk liquid products and gas tankers, and inspect shore tanks, ship tanks, pumps and lines for cleanliness, including wall washes when needed.
• Measure shore and ship tanks to determine cargo volumes and weights using SGS standard calculation methods.
• Take action to prevent contamination during loading or unloading, reconcile variances and record timings and occurrences.
• Issue NOAD or LOP to the Chief Officer or terminal and inform operational staff of deviations, discrepancies or contamination.
• Train new trainees in chemical inspection as assigned by management, and assist senior surveyors in reviewing job files before inspection.
• Maintain tools, instruments and equipment, check vessel arrival and berthing status with port operations, agents and terminals, and prepare and submit field reports on time.
• Keep the Business Manager or Assistant Business Manager informed of daily activities and problems encountered.

Required profile

• GCE 'O' Levels.
• Able to work long and irregular hours and offshore when required.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to write reports on findings, work under pressure, and act independently while coordinating several activities at once.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with management, affiliates, suppliers and clients.