What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator, Skagway position at Petro Marine Services?
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General Information
Job Title: Terminal Operator, Skagway
Contact: Tim Cochran, 907-983-2259
Date Posted: 03/31/2025
Date Closed: 04/30/2025
Location: Petro Marine Services - Skagway
Compensation and Hours
Minimum Salary: DOE/Hour
Maximum Salary: DOE
Type of Job: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K
Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round
Job Description
Petro Marine Services, Skagway is looking to hire a Terminal Operator. This is a full time non-exempt position for which overtime benefits are received. The Terminal Operator is responsible for various duties in and around the plant including the warehouse, main tank farm and marinas. If applicant posessess a valid CDL, this position may also fulfill duties as a back-up for fuel deliveries when needed.
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Benefits
- Company profit sharing and 401k Plan.
- Company subsidized Medical/Dental/Vision plans for individual and family coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance with options for additional individual and family coverage.
- Three weeks paid time off benefits for the first 5 year.
- Paid holidays.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Opening and closing of tank farm, marinas and other facilities in accordance with plant procedures.
Daily inspections of tank farm to assure all conditions are safe and properly maintained. Responsible for all of hose and pipeline testing for all trucks and facilities, logging all test results and assisting with annual inspection.
Completion of daily inspection sheets and reporting of discrepancies.
Preparation of meter sheets for all sales locations including the truck loading rack.
Keep warehouse, marina and general areas clean and free of debris.
Handle all areas of package inventory such as ordering, stocking, counting at month end, reconciling, entering all receipts to stock, stock transfers and rebrands.
Monitor drip pans, drip barrels and used oil collection system. Remove as necessary and label containers. Collect and place used sorbents in designated drums. Maintain inventory of used drums, used oil drums and test and prepare for shipping.
Fill drummed fuel orders.
Gauge all tanks for fuel depth, water depth and temperature and record in the gauge book on a monthly basis.
Inspect area within the tank farm containment dike for water level and quality on a weekly basis. Drain water as required in presence of the Plant Manager and record the procedure in the plant safety inspection log book.
Perform monthly inspection of all spill equipment.
Perform daily Aviation fuel filter sump inspection and monthly quality assurance tests on Aviation fuel. Log all results of testing and handle audits from our Aviation fuel customers.
Assemble package stock order for barge delivery. Deliver package products to customers.
Record closing meter reading and collect meter sheets. Place meter sheets, invoices and cash drawer in office safe at close of day.
Perform barge transfers. Operate tank farm and monitor dock end of fuel transfers, including performing API and Flash testing of received fuels.
Perform maintenance at Plant and all surrounding facilities as needed.
If qualified CDL holder, may make fuel deliveries on occasion, serving as a back-up fuel delivery driver when needed.
Be available to assist with other operations as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be willing to work overtime when necessary and respond to call-outs or emergencies immediately.
Requires professionalism, whereby you exercise courteous, and positive internal and external customer service skills as a representative of Petro 49, Inc. This includes the ability to remain calm under pressure and the ability to problem-solve analytically.
Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a minimum of 1 year previous warehouse or yard, plant experience and a good working knowledge of the petroleum distribution or related industry. Must have a high school diploma or GED. CDL with Hazmat Endorsement may be required in some locations or preference might be given to a CDL holder. Valid Alaska Driver’s License required in all cases. Must be able to work directly with petroleum products. Must hold, or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, 24-hour HAZWOPER certificate. Must be, or have the ability to become certified as, Person-In-Charge qualified for barge transfer operations, within 6 months of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory and compliance documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, or service providers. Ability to write and effectively communicate utilizing standard Company forms. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees, customers and vendors to facilitate problem resolutions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and 75 pounds occasionally, and push/pull a maximum of 350lbs (with assistance of pallet jack). Operate hand truck with heavy inventory loaded, most typically package lube products such as a pallet of 4-8, 5 gallon containers or one 55 gallon drum of lube oil product. Operate a forklift. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and participate in moderately active physical duties. Must be able to operate company vehicles. Must be able to use computer, telephone and other general office equipment. May require walking primarily on a level surface, occasionally on graded surfaces for periodic periods through out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move product. Proper lifting techniques required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The performance of this position requires exposure to industrial areas and marine location which requires the use of personal protective equipment such as appropriate foot wear, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Industrial areas include hazardous chemicals, fumes, and petroleum by-products. For the most part, exposure is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical warehouse environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Petro 49, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual preference or national origin.
Required Job Qualifications
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Are you available for full-time work?
Can you pass a TSA background check?
Can you pass a pre-employment drug test?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
