Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Lead Operator directs and monitors the operations of all truck and tank car racks to ensure that operations are performed safely and in accordance with plant operating procedures. In addition, the Lead Operator oversees all North Terminal product movements ensuring that these movements are coordinated with product movements at the South Terminal. The lead operator works closely with and assists the Operations Foreman in all aspects of plant operations to ensure overall safe, effective and efficient operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below: 

Assist the operations supervisor in planning and overseeing all product movements and to accomplish this in the most timely and efficient manner without a contamination, spill or injury. They must have the ability to handle and adjust to sudden changes in scheduling, orders, or any problem that may arise. Develop and maintain positive working relationship with employees, U.S. Customs representatives, inspectors, agents, and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. Oversee and supervise the daily rack operations. Oversee and supervise the daily marine and interplant operations. Perform training to operations and rack personnel. Have working knowledge of boilers, air compressors, DAF, Jiskoot samplers, SCADA system, ATOMS, Allen Bradley P/L computers, heat exchangers, Clear SCADA system, Standard Operating Procedures manual, USCG manual, and emergency response plan. Conduct survey of the terminal for steam leaks, leaking valve packing, pump seal leaks, or any other mechanical failures and report to maintenance for repairs. Monitor progress facility repairs to insure the repairs are made in a timely manner. Monitor operations and rack duties to insure they are performed safely and according to the Standard Operating Procedures. Assumes the responsibilities of the operations supervisor as needed Assist Shift Supervisor in directing employees. Perform all other duties as needed or required by the Shift Supervisor.

Required education:

High school diploma or GED

 

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:  

Strong leadership skills. Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). Good verbal and written communication skills. Be able to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes adverse conditions. Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures, MSDS sheets and other technical documents. A minimum of 7-9 years in terminal operations is required. Must be available for on-call as scheduled Must have a valid Driver’s license Must be able to obtain a TWIC card

 

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease and other petroleum products and chemicals. Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time. Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive tasks; climb (e.g., ladders and stairs, etc.), stretch, turn, twist, reach; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time. Ability to use a variety of light to heavy tools necessary to conduct plant operations. Ability to operate crane and other equipment necessary for loading and unloading product. Ability to operate all types of company vehicles. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances.  Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.