Rail Loader

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Rancho LPG Holdings is currently looking to the fill the role of Rail Loader based in San Pedro, CA. The responsibility of the Rail Loader is to pump liquefied petroleum products into or out of tank cars, trucks, or tanks. This is an integral role within the company that requires team work, dependability and strong safety focus.

The starting base wage for this posted position is to be $29.45 per hour as a Loader I as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies tank car numbers with loading/unloading instructions to ensure the accurate placement of the cars;
• Removes and replaces dome caps and examines rail car exterior for leaks or damage;
• Connect/disconnect rail cars, monitors the volume of liquids loaded/unloading with gauge rods or meter readings:
• Prepares a sample for laboratory testing and seals the outlet valves on the cars;
• Engages pumps or compressors to admit compressed vapors into the tank car to force liquids into the storage tanks;
• Load and unload LPG transports. Line up lines and valves for tank to tank transfers.
• Terminal Boss administration and data entry.
• Re-tests and records the sample reading for specific gravity levels; and
• Perform monthly rail and loading rack preventative maintenance work orders; Loaders Daily Plant inspection checklist.
• Assist mechanic and operators with facility maintenance and projects:
• Drivers training, facilitate site orientations. Enforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a safe work environment;
• Maintain all required certifications to perform loader duties as outlined in the PSM requirements.
• Perform various tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical troubleshooting, compressor, pump and valve maintenance, testing system safety devices and periodic inspections and painting.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Current California Driver's License (Class C);
• Previous experience is preferred, but not required;
• Ability to define problems, collect data and establish facts to draw valid conclusions;
• Confidence in calculating figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume;
• Self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Proficient in Microsoft applications specifically Word and Excel;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;

• Permanent residency within 25 miles of the facility is mandatory; must be willing to work 12hr rotating shifts.
• A valid California Driver's license and participation in the company's Drug & Alcohol program are conditions of employment.

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report

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