What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator - Liquid Team - Searsport position at Sprague?
Sprague is growing, and we need your energy to make it happen!
Sprague is passionate about delivering diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.
As a valued crew member, the Terminal Operator at our Searsport, ME Terminal will work in a team environment with leadership to optimize efficiency while focusing on safety every shift. Being a member of Sprague's terminal operations will give you the opportunity to work with a variety of operations including but not limited to, off-loading liquid and bulk product ships/barges, conducting tank to tank transfers, performing preventative maintenance & general upkeep of the terminal, and providing customer service. Operations are performed in a maritime environment, 24/7/365.
A successful terminal operator will receive on-the-job training and be eligible for promotion opportunities based on performance.
This position is on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Operations are conducted in a maritime environment 24/7/365.
What we offer:
- Pay range: $28.00/hour
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match 100% of the first 6% of an employee’s contribution
- Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
- Tuition reimbursement
- On the job training
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Choice of Health Plans to fit your individual need
- 3 weeks vacation, sick pay and floating holiday
- Gym membership, and more!
Your duties and responsibilities can include, but are not limited to any of the following:
• Participating in oil transfers
• Assisting with mooring vessels
• Weighing of trucks on industrial scales
• Performing safety rounds of facility
• Assist with maintenance of grounds, buildings and/or equipment
• Ability to operate vessel crane and construction equipment (skid steer, forklift, loader)
• Ability to obtain Rigging, Signalman and Boiler Operators licenses
• Occasional travel to other Sprague facilities out of state
• Other duties as required
Education / Experience / Skill Requirements:
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a TWIC card.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a general laborer
• Knowledge of basic math
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer knowledge
• Valid driver's license
• Good verbal and written communication skills
Physical activity/strength requirements are demanding and may include:
• Standing up to 75% of the day
• Lifting up to 75 lbs. (i.e. steel parts, spouts)
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. (i.e. oil, parts, tools)
• Pulling up to 75 lb. capacity (i.e. mooring lines)
• Extended climbing (i.e. tank ladders/stairs/ramps)
• Ability to work in an outdoor, maritime environment in a variety of shifts
Incumbent must possess the ability to work in a safe manner and maintain a constant state of alertness as the nature of work performed within our terminal operations create conditions where a momentary lack of concentration or alertness can lead to catastrophic results.
What you’ll love about Sprague:
We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."
In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year. Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.
Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!
Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourages minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.
As a federal contractor we adhere to OFCCP employment regulations. Click here for OFCCP compliance information
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