Terminal Operator Trainee

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of terminal and transportation activities for the Fuel Terminal facility. Responsible to perform duties in accordance with Company Policy, Safety Requirements and in compliance with Governmental Regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / FUNCTIONS:

- Performs terminal maintenance to include but not limited to correction of mechanical problems at the load rack; correction of mechanical problems with petroleum tank valves, gauging devices and alarm systems; correction of mechanical problems within the terminal pipeline system and coordination of outside assistance in repair of facility equipment, when necessary.

- Functions as a member of the 24-hour on-call Terminal Oil Spill Response Team.

- Receives/transfers products by pipeline and ship/barge.

- Has a full understanding of the terminal’s pipeline configuration.

- Coordinates product “flushes”.

- Monitors flow rates into tanks.

- Performs manual gauging of tanks.

- Performs hourly gauging/leak checks.

- Has an understanding of tank HI & HI-HI alarm systems.

- Uses basic math to compute tank capacities.

- Ensures the safe and efficient receipt of product.

- Performs accurate facility testing to include, but not limited to assisting contractors with pipeline pressure testing; assisting contractors with load rack meter calibration; pulling samples for delivery truck tank testing; monthly RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) testing, distillate flash testing, API gravity computation and determining the gasoline octane and ethanol concentration using a GS-1000 test machine and assuring additive compliance.

- Is available for 24-hour on-call trouble response.

- Identifies emergency matters and notifies the appropriate parties, as necessary,

- Performs truck washing and janitorial duties as assigned

- Performs other duties as assigned by the Terminal Manager.

- Performs general house keeping duties to include, but not limited to, janitorial duties, weed control, load rack cleanliness, pavement upkeep, etc.

- Performs routine security checks throughout the facility.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Able to comply with and maintain all credentials and requirements of regulatory authorities necessary to perform all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Skills/Knowledge:

- Performs basic arithmetic and other mathematical calculations

- Mechanical aptitude

- Hazardous material training

- Ensures the safe and efficient receipt and shipping of hazardous material with full authority to stop and prevent any unsafe acts.

Education/Training:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- College preferred

MENTAL DEMANDS:

- Interacts with outside pipeline/marine companies. Demonstrates independent judgment and good organization of work assignments.

- Demonstrates independent judgment and good organizational skills.

- Demonstrates professionalism at all times.

- Good ability to interact well with all levels or employees, customers, contractors and management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and is not afraid of heights

- Frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling, use of corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, use of hand eye coordination, color vision.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

- Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills, interacts positively with all levels of employees, customers, vendors and other third parties, and at all times demonstrates a professional and a courteous demeanor that represents the company’s image with the highest standards of customer service and job performance.

- Able to make use of email, telephone, two way radio, fax machine, verbal conversation, and handwritten documentation to effectively receive and transmit information in the execution of required job functions.

REPORTS TO:

The Terminal Manager