Terminal Operator

Job Description
The Terminal Operator is responsible for operational activities including product sampling & testing, facility inspections, loading & unloading product, emergency response, and accurate documentation of activities performed. The Terminal Operator must complete required safety & compliance training and must adhere to all safety & compliance regulations per standard operating procedures.
General Duties and Responsibilities

• Operation of process related equipment, preventative maintenance of equipment and product quality sampling
• Testing, basic product accounting, product measurement, working with flammable corrosive chemicals and loading and unloading rail tank cars and trucks
• Perform duties in accordance with established company operating, maintenance and emergency response procedures, while adhering to state and federal regulations
• Perform regular safety inspections as detailed by company policy
• Complete and maintain all required records and filing systems.
• Building, yard and property maintenance, to include mowing, weed eating, and debris removal
• Some travel may be required to support other terminal locations
• Other duties as assigned
• Job duties must be performed On-Site; regular attendance at the worksite is required

Position Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude required, must demonstrate dexterity in the use of tools and equipment; electrical training and/or aptitude preferred
• Basic Computer Skills required
• Technical certification or equivalent training/experience in a processing plant, pipeline or similar industry is desired; terminal Loading System experience preferred
• Good verbal/ written communication skills are required
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills are necessary
• Able to maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment. Must be able to work reliably both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Must be able to work shift work and be flexible regarding work schedule. Must be willing to work overtime and handle call-outs as required. Selected employee must live or relocate to within 1-hour response time of assigned job location
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions - minimum 80% outdoor; up to 20% office environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language at a 12th grade level, perform mathematical calculations required for the job and learn to interpret and comprehend company policies, procedures, safety instructions, and other like documents used in an energy industry environment
• Training to be successfully completed after employment includes: TTC Bureau of Explosives, Homeland Security Chemical Awareness, STS Fire Prevention, Hazwoper Training, and other training as directed; periodic retraining may be required

Experience/Education:

• HS diploma/GED is required
• Valid Driver's license with acceptable driving record is required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry (preferably midstream) is preferred.

Physical requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions in a variety of locations; work activities are performed outside at least 80% of the time, with work performed in an office environment up to 20% of the time
• The employee must frequently position, transport and/or move up to 50 or more pounds, with or without assistance from others or mobile lifting devices
• Must be physically able to climb tank stairways and truck ladders
• Possess the ability and agility to safely climb on tanks and safely perform work from ladders, catwalks, or other elevated surfaces
• The ability to withstand outdoor work environment to include heat, cold, rain and wind
• Ability to utilize hand tools, measuring devices, and to accurately interpret readings and accurately distinguish colors on gauges, meters, thermometers, sensors, tape measures, and other measuring devices
• Ability to accurately distinguish vapors
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and ability to stoop, crawl, climb, bend, reach, perform work overhead, and to use hands to finger or feel
• Ability to safely drive or operate automobile and/or other vehicles

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.