Position Description

The Primary Purpose of the Operator 8 is to facilitate the safe operation and maintenance of liquid petroleum products assets including storage tanks, pipelines,  truck-offloading racks, pumps ,motors ,valves, meters, pigging stations and other auxiliary equipment.

Accept pipeline deliveries of liquid petroleum products and direct
products to and store in proper tanks. Requires the use of computer / motor
controlled equipment and / or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and
manifolds.

• Maintain inventory and other information by computer and when necessary by
climbing and gauging tanks and sampling product.

• Handling & testing liquid petroleum products.

• Load or assist in the un- loading of trucks.

• Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties.


• Coordinate product delivery with customers and truck drivers and 3rd party
facilities.

• Respond to call-out to perform trouble shooting or maintenance on facility
equipment.

• Perform duties of a first responder in spill or emergency situations.

•Start, stop and operate pumps within defined operating parameters.

•Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all pumps and
associated equipment at pipeline terminal and pump stations.

•Diagnose and repair pumps, seals, valves and instruments.

•Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances,
corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage
equipment.

•Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and
equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gather or storage areas,
including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling
pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.

•Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial
wheeled tractors, test equipment, vehicles, etc.

•Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public
officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline
Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)

•Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties

•Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g.,
personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors ...)

•Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS,
etc.)

 

•Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.

•Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.

•Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific
Procedures, project scopes and work plans.

•Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

•Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory,
and Company tariff requirements

•Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.

•Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.



Certifications, licenses, registrations:

•Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record
satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform
job duties and applicable to the job classification

• Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable.

• May be required to obtain a TWIC card.



Competencies, skills, and abilities:

•Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after
regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a
communication device.

•Good verbal and written communication skills

•Customer focused.

•Inspect 3rd party construction as directed.

• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.

•Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work
with a minimum of supervision.

•Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups,
engineering staff, and management.

•Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.

•Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep
required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

•The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a
complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being
employed.

• Basic computer skills. (Send and receive email, create and maintain various
records, manipulate motor controlled valves and perform other tasks involved in
receiving products, directing to tanks, and making delivery to tank trucks.)

• Ability to manipulate motor controlled valves and perform other tasks
involved in receiving products, directing products to tanks, and making
delivery to tank trucks.

• Ability to accept supervision / direction and work effectively &
co-operatively with other people.

• Familiarity with and / or ability to learn to use basic hand tools and learn
to perform preventative and basic maintenance on terminal equipment.

• (Petroleum transportation, storage and distribution, electrical and or
mechanical.

•Job level commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience.



Working conditions / Physical demands:

•Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.

•Must be able to frequently, enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated
platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc.

•Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability
to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional).

•May work in low-lit areas.



Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the minimum requirements; not
required, but advantageous in this position):



•Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.


•Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids
and high and low pressure systems

•Knowledge in analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs on pumps and other
related equipment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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