Terminal Operator

Summary:

• Performs duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline, railcar and truck. Responsible for unloading petroleum and non-petroleum fuels from railcars, as well as the movement of facility tankage product at the plant site. Ensures maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. Assists in the operations, maintenance, safety and environmental matters in the temporary absence of the Terminal Manager..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively performs Truck Rack, Railcar, and/or Dock loading and/or off-loading activities up to 75% of the time.
• Assumes responsibility for filter changes and all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products.
• Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report and rack activity report.
• Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate customers.
• Ensures that the customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
• Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times.
• Interacts with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
• Assumes responsibility to train new drivers and make sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
• Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
• Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
• Keeps overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.

Requirements:

• Mechanical background, hands on with equipment (Motors, Pumps, Valves, etc.)
• Troubleshooting skills are preferred.
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy
• Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple tasks
• Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
• Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.
• Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
• Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
• Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
• Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
• Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
• Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
• Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.