Terminal Operator

**Position**: Terminal Operator

**Supervisor**: Terminal Manager

**Classification**: Hourly

**Department**: Operations

**PURPOSE**: To load/unload and blend non-hazardous and hazardous vessels, railcars, and trucks in a safe manner.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**: Below is a list of essential duties of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Safely and efficiently load/unload hazardous and non hazardous ocean going barges and vessels. Complete all loading/unloading per established operational procedures. Accurately and in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
2. Act as Person-in-Charge on the dock during vessel transfers. Board vessels to meet with vessel personnel. Observe the loading/unloading. Ensure all activities are handled within company and state/federal policies, practices, regulations, and laws.
3. During vessel transfer, ensure there are no leaks on pipelines, tanks or pumps by gauging tanks hourly by radar and manual strap gauging.
4. Safely and efficiently load/unload/blend hazardous and non hazardous trucks. Complete all loading/unloading per established operational procedures. Accurately and in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
5. Safely and efficiently load/unload/blend hazardous and non hazardous railcars. Complete all loading/unloading per established operational procedures. Accurately and in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
6. Align tanks for tank to tank transfer/blend of products by gauging tanks first and then opening appropriate valves before turning on pumps for transfer. Gauge transfers hourly to monitor for problems.
7. Using heavy equipment, move railcars, hoses, and similar items.
8. Attend training seminars and pass required tests for HSE / Operations related criteria, both online and hands on.
9. Demonstrate commitment to the Responsible Care system. Participate in, promote and follow the Responsible Care system.
10. Interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and respond to and give feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
11. Take the initiative to identify problems, use judgment to find appropriate solutions and follow through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
12. Support team efforts, actively work to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperate with others, and actively learn from other team members.
13. Reports to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position and willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates.
14. Employee shall comply with applicable regulatory and company health, safety, environmental, and security requirements. Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses, environmental spills/releases, and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of the company's health, safety, environmental, and security performance.
15. Trained on Current Good Manufacturing Practices and ensures compliance with all food safety system requirements

**OTHER DUTIES**:
1. Other duties as assigned or requested.

**IF BOILER LICENSE**:
1. Read gauges/equipment to observe pressure, temperature and similar data to ensure boiler is working properly.
2. Control flow of steam or water by opening valves and adjusting regulators. Regulate volume of water so boilers work properly. Recommend changes to the boiler system to correct unsafe conditions.
3. Keep records and logs of the boiler system.
4. Clean and lubricate the boiler’s pumps.
5. Open drains and wash boilers.

**EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES**:
High school degree or G.E.D.
Boiler license, if applicable
Valid driver’s license

**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum (on the job training acceptable) experience in equipment maintenance
Ability to operate boiler, if applicable
Customer service focus
Ability to become certified and operate a motor vehicle, track mobile, forklift, boiler, and similar equipment
Ability to wear safety equipment, including respirator, shoes, goggles, gloves and similar equipment
Mechanically inclined and ability and skill in connecting pipelines, hoses, drop tubes, safety cages, and similar equipment
Ability to perform basic math, read and complete documents and other paperwork as it pertains to non
- and hazardous chemicals and the transfer, handling and storage of same
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
Ability to change duties throughout the day and to work with a variety of individuals