**Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™** Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil\-producing province in the world. We are well\-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. For more information, visit https://www.corelab.com At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important. The Inspector Assistant is responsible for conducting accurate and timely inspections of petroleum and petrochemical products on vessels, barges, shore tanks, and road trucks. The role includes sampling, gauging, and verifying cargo quantities in line with established procedures, industry standards, and safety regulations. Duties involve liaising with ship officials for cargo quantification, collecting and handling product samples, and ensuring proper labelling, secure storage, and transportation for laboratory analysis. Work is performed in demanding environments, including at heights, in confined spaces, and during offshore operations. The position requires irregular working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and offshore assignments. **DUTIES \& RESPONSIBILITIES** ------------------------------ * Perform accurate sampling of cargo onboard vessels, barges, road trucks, and shore tanks. * Conduct quantity inspections on vessels, barges, terminals, and offshore locations within Maltese territorial waters. * Follow client instructions, company standard procedures, the Global Safety Manual, and applicable policies. * Ensure that gauging and temperature measurement equipment is properly calibrated and maintained in good working conditions. * Correctly label and document samples, including product information, storage method, time of sampling, and surveyor identification. * Ensure safe and timely delivery of collected samples to the laboratory. * Assist senior surveyors with inspection activities when required. * Identify and investigate abnormalities noted during inspection operations. * Prepare and submit accurate client reports upon completion of operations. * Participate in required training programs and successfully pass examinations in petroleum, chemical, and gas inspection, hazardous materials handling, and safety protocols. * Always maintain confidentiality of company and client information. * Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adherence to operational excellence. **QUALIFICATIONS** ------------------ * Minimum secondary education or equivalent. * Ordinary level standard, preferably with Mathematics. * Valid Class B driving license. * Clean police conduct certificate. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS \& ATTRIBUTES** ----------------------------------- * Good verbal and written proficiency in English. * Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. * Strong attention to detail and compliance with safety regulations. * Capacity to work independently and as part of a team. * Physical fitness and ability to work in demanding environments, including confined spaces and at heights. * Ability to work irregular working hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and offshore assignments when required. * High levels of integrity, reliability, punctuality, and accuracy. * Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development. * Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 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.