Entry Level Operator

PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
Works under guidance and direction of the shift supervisor and the assigned Operations operator(s) responsible for the safe and efficient handling of all customer products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work as assigned and directed by Shift Supervisor
• Load and unload tank trucks, ships, and barges in a safe and efficient manner while complying with DOT standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Record accurate product temperature and levels in storage tanks
• Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties.
• Assist Operations with product transfer alignments including piping, pumps, and associated valves
• Perform all work in strict accordance with operating policies procedures, and checklists.
• Perform all work safely at all times in strict accordance with Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all required training documentation in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must train in Safety and Hazmat requirements at the facility
• Proficient in comprehension of written work orders
• Basic math skills required
• Must be able to work on docks
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with all levels of management
• Must be willing to work overtime with little or no notice during the week, weekends, holidays, etc as dictated by operations
• In order to perform the essential duties, regular work attendance is required
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules
• Ability to carry a company issued cell phone/radio and be on-call during and after regular business and non-working hours including after dark hours, for work as may be required, assigned and scheduled as dictated by operations
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Two-year degree in applied technology preferred.
• One of the following experience/specific knowledge preferred:
• 1 year terminal Operations/Maintenance experience OR
• 3 years of general industry experience such as working in a manufacturing plant, steel mill, refinery, petrochemical plant, energy related industry, performed construction work on pipelines, tanks or manifolds, or have millwright or industrial mechanical, welding, or electrical experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Must pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by company to access facility.
• Must obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, before after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to perform/comply with following items, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to climb various ladders and stairs typically ranging up to 100 feet in height, using the proper safety equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, etc. for extended periods of time.
• Ability to raise 75 pounds and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as flame retardant clothing, eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat, etc.
• Must be medically approved to wear a respirator.
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Must be willing to work in outdoors environment for extended periods of time during inclement weather.
• Requires turning and tightening nuts and bolts lifting to 50 pounds at times.
• Able to handle working with chemicals, acids and petroleum products and be around vapors with respiratory protection