Position Title

TIC / IFIA Certified Inspector – Petroleum (Primary) & Agri / Minerals (Secondary)

Location

Kolkata (with extensive travel to ports, terminals, warehouses, client sites)

Reporting To

Operations Head / Business Head – Inspection Services

Role Objective

To conduct independent, accurate, and integrity-driven inspection, sampling, and reporting of petroleum cargo (primary focus) and agri / minerals / trade commodities, in line with global TIC standards and IFIA (TIC Council) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Petroleum Inspection (Primary – Mandatory)

Conduct inspection of:
Bulk liquid cargo (shore tanks, vessels, barges, tank trucks)
Terminal operations (loading / discharge)
Perform:
Quantity determination (Ullage, sounding, temperature correction)
Sampling as per ASTM / IP standards
Witnessing custody transfer operations
Ensure:
Accurate calculation of volume/mass
Proper documentation of inspection reports

2. Multi-Commodity Inspection (Secondary)

Agri commodities:
Grains, oilseeds, edible oils
Minerals & metals:
Coal, ores, industrial materials
Trade inspection:
Warehouse inspection, stock verification

3. Compliance & Standards

Execute inspections as per:
IFIA / TIC Council guidelines
ASTM / ISO / IP / GAFTA / FOSFA (as applicable)
Ensure:
Full adherence to SOPs
Traceability of sampling and reporting

4. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare and submit:
Field inspection reports
Sampling records
Calculation sheets
Ensure:
No data manipulation / fabrication
Timely and accurate reporting

5. Integrity & Ethics (Critical Role Requirement)

Maintain strict compliance with:
Anti-fraud practices
Zero tolerance for data manipulation
Immediately report:
Any deviations, discrepancies, or unethical practices

6. Client Interaction

Interface with:
Oil companies
Traders / exporters
Terminal operators
Represent organization professionally at site

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

IFIA / TIC Council Certified Inspector (Petroleum preferred)
Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on inspection experience
Strong working knowledge of:
Petroleum measurement & calculations
Sampling procedures
Experience in:
Ports / terminals / tank farms

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in:
Petroleum inspection (IFIA)
Agri / GAFTA / FOSFA (added advantage)
Exposure to:
Multi-commodity inspection
Basic understanding of:
Laboratory testing correlation

Skills Required

Strong numerical and calculation skills
High attention to detail
Ability to work in field conditions (odd hours, shifts)
Good written and verbal communication
Strong integrity and accountability mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of inspection & reporting
Zero data integrity issues
TAT adherence
Client feedback
Compliance to standards

Compensation

As per industry standards (aligned to certification & experience level)

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