What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rack Lineup Operator position at Energy Transfer Partners?
Summary:
Reporting to the Lead Operator the Rack Line-up Operator is responsible for ensuring correct line-ups for truck and rail product movements are made and monitored. They must be able to work all aspects of Rail and Truck Operations and duties assigned to them by the Lead Operator/Shift Supervisor and to be flexible enough to work in all capacities of Marine Operations as a Dock Operator when called upon to do so.
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:
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:
- Understand and follow all Standard Operating procedures.
- Have good communication skills and a good working relationship with other HFOTCO employees, customers, contractors, railroad personnel and any other personnel conducting business with HFOTCO.
- Understands and follow all rules and guidelines set forth by HFOTCO in rack Standard Operating Procedures.
- Safely operates and executes all pumps, steam and air procedures.
- Make line-ups for the truck and rail product movements and ensure the line-ups are double checked by another operator or supervisor before starting any move.
- Properly connects/disconnects all 4" railcar hoses, 3" tank truck hoses and steam hoses.
- Periodically checks and monitors product levels of railcars that are steaming to prevent boil over.
- Periodically checks and monitors product levels on tank trucks/railcars that may be unloading or loading to confirm when vessel is empty and to prevent pumps from running dry.
- Verifies shore tank levels before discharging any tank trucks/rail cars to ensure available is sufficient for required volume to be received.
- Properly gauges and takes temperatures of shore tanks and tank cars.
- Properly maintains and completes all necessary paperwork, logs and gauge sheets.
- Enter data into computer and possess basic computer skills.
- Comply with SOP manual, spill response plan and safety policies.
- Stays alert, monitors tank trucks/rail cars throughout entire move until such a time that transfer is completed.
- Can safely work in the capacity of a Dockman when called upon to do so.
- Assist other operators when needed.
- Perform all other duties as needed or required by the Lead Operator or Shift Supervisor.
Required education:
- High school diploma or GED
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability.
- Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures, SDS sheets and other technical documents.
- 2 years of experience in terminal operations preferred but not 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.
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. 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 statements listed in this job posting, 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. "