Terminal Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, a Terminal Operator is responsible for safely operating Terminal equipment for the receipt, storage, transfer, and shipment of petroleum products via trucks, pipeline, rail cars, water vessels or tanks. Terminal Operators test petroleum product qualities and document test results. Terminal Operators support terminal equipment maintainence, and prepare reports about terminal operations. Operators carry out general facility maintenance and upkeep. This position is a safety-sensitive position and subject to DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out safe operations at the terminal: maintain awareness for personal and co-workers safety consistent with knowledge of and in compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Gauge storage tanks, record product temperatures, and take product samples.

• Conduct quality tests of products, e.g. density, sulfur content or Flash Point as directed. Record test results: i.e. in Product Quality Log.

• Perform all maintenance and compliance inspections as assigned, and maintain required logs and records of these inspections as applicable.

• Record daily meter readings for all products as applicable. Calculate and record all product inventories and meter readings into appropriate systems.

• Ensure that all Terminal equipment, including safety devices and systems are functioning properly. Report unserviceable equipment any and all equipment failures to supervisor.

• Perform and document daily walk around inspections to identify any potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.

• Conduct assigned preventive and routine maintenance on various operating equipment, including, but not limited to, pumps, valves, meters, compressors, motors, tanks, pipes, terminal buildings, and various other equipment.

• Ensure that all contractors, customers and vendors follow Company/Terminal Policies and Procedures when accessing or working in the Terminal.

• Issue work permits to contractors performing work at Terminal. Ensure pre-job safety meeting, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, and gas tech monitoring requirements are met for all work performed at the Terminal.

• Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to appropriate individuals.

• Participate in emergency situations as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position is subject to DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements.