Petroleum Compliance Technician
Company: United Petroleum Equipment
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Pay: $25–$28+ per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: Daily regional travel required; most days return home or to the office
Territory: Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Ohio
About the Role
United Petroleum Equipment is hiring a Petroleum Compliance Technician to perform fuel system inspections, testing, calibration, and compliance work for commercial fueling customers.
This hands-on field position is ideal for someone with petroleum service or construction experience who is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable traveling throughout a regional territory.
The Compliance Technician will support required 1-year and 3-year inspections, fuel system calibration, line testing, compliance documentation, and follow-up recommendations when issues are identified.
This position also offers an opportunity to help build and grow United Petroleum Equipment's dedicated compliance department, with responsibilities currently shared among existing service technicians.
What You'll Do
- Perform petroleum compliance inspections for commercial fueling customers.
- Support required 1-year and 3-year inspections.
- Complete calibration work on fueling systems and related equipment.
- Perform line testing and related equipment testing.
- Inspect fuel system components and accurately document inspection and testing results.
- Identify compliance issues, equipment concerns, leaks, and necessary repairs.
- Communicate findings clearly to customers and internal service teams.
- Help generate follow-up repair or service work when compliance issues are identified.
- Maintain accurate service records, test results, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Travel throughout Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Ohio to complete customer inspections and service assignments.
- Return to the Battle Creek office or home base most evenings when possible.
Required Qualifications
- Mechanical, technical, service, inspection, compliance, petroleum, fueling, or equipment background.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow testing and inspection procedures.
- Comfortable using testing equipment, tools, tablets, and documentation systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal team members.
- Valid driver's license.
- Comfortable driving daily throughout a regional territory.
- Ability to work independently after training.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely around fueling equipment and active sites.
- Weights and Measures Certification from the Department of Agriculture.
- Willingness to obtain required Michigan certifications for calibration and petroleum compliance work.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of petroleum service, petroleum construction, or related field experience.
- Hands-on exposure to fuel system calibration, line testing, or weights-and-measures procedures.
- Petroleum compliance, fuel system inspection, or fuel equipment service experience.
- Michigan calibration certification.
- Line testing equipment certification.
- Experience working with Estabrook Testing System.
- Experience with fuel dispensers, tanks, product lines, sumps, or leak detection systems.
- Experience performing state-required petroleum inspections.
- Experience with EPA and state compliance documentation.
- Experience using manufacturer-specific line testing or calibration equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting ability and comfort identifying repair needs in the field.
What Makes Someone a Strong Fit
We're especially interested in candidates with hands-on petroleum service or construction experience who understand commercial fueling equipment and can adapt to different field assignments.
The ideal candidate combines mechanical troubleshooting skills with experience in calibration, line testing, or compliance inspections. Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and professional customer communication are essential to success in this role.
Candidates Who May Not Be a Fit
This role may not be the right fit for someone who:
- Is unwilling to travel daily throughout the assigned territory.
- Prefers exclusively shop-based or office-based work.
- Lacks mechanical or technical aptitude.
- Is uncomfortable working independently or maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
- Is unwilling to obtain required compliance or calibration certifications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay of $25–$28+ per hour, based on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Overtime potential.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Health Savings Account.
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Paid training and certification support.
- Manufacturer and equipment training.
- Company-provided uniforms and safety gear.
- Steady, year-round work.
- Opportunity to help grow a dedicated compliance department.
About United Petroleum Equipment
United Petroleum Equipment provides petroleum construction, service, equipment installation, compliance, and testing support for commercial fueling environments. Our customers include gas stations, schools, bus garages, and other commercial fueling operations.
We are building a dedicated compliance function and are looking for someone who wants to grow with the department, take ownership of inspection work, and become a trusted technical resource.
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Petroleum Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Selection decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.
