Terminal Operator I

Job Summary:

The Terminal Operator performs essential duties related to transferring liquids (such as chemicals, petroleum, or renewable products) between marine vessels, railcars, trucks, and storage tanks within the terminal.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

•  Safely loads and unloads vessels, barges, railcars, and trucks.
•  Conducts inventory, converting gross gauge numbers to net using API, temperature, and VCF.
•  Performs transloading operations: truck to truck, railcar to truck, truck to railcar.
•  Gauges tanks, railcars, and trucks as required.
•  Ensures housekeeping at the workplace, maintaining terminal cleanliness.
•  Performs regular inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on all equipment.
•  Safely operates movable equipment to load and unload materials and supplies.
•  Cleans job site and ensures all equipment, tools, and materials are returned to their proper place.
•  Receives 48 hours of training required by the USCG to become Dock PIC as a Dockman.
•  Participates in facility commissioning when required.
•  Participates in PHAs, PSSRs, design reviews and P&ID reviews.
•  Completes facility log sheets and round sheets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Basic computer skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to follow company policies and comply with company regulations.
• Ability to follow strict safety protocols and procedures.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of industry related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations preferred
• General knowledge of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility preferred

Certifications:

• Obtain and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card

Travel:

Travel required locally or long-distance up to 20% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Equipment:

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.  

Mental and Physical Demands:

Regularly required to walk, stand, crawl, climb stairs and bend; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms over shoulder height; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequent pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, bending, balance, depth perception, repetitive arm/hand movements, eye-hand-foot coordination, manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) finger dexterity, vision acuity (far/near) and hearing acuity. May be required to climb ladders and/or stairs more than 50 ft. and work in confined spaces. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

May be required to spend 50% or greater of time in an outdoor setting. Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with interruptions and deadlines.

May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Environmental Factors:  

May be exposed to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Will work in or around industrial and construction settings, which may include working with chemicals, hazardous products, processes, and materials. Exposure to loud machinery, moving mechanical parts and adverse weather conditions. Gaseous risk exposure and occasional dangerous driving conditions. Will work with petroleum products under high pressure and in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

ADA/ADAAA Statement:

Howard Energy Partners’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the business or would change the essential functions of the position. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. 

EEO/AAP Statement:

Howard Energy Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a professional environment where employees feel comfortable, safe, and free from unlawful conduct. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and are made without regard to any category or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.