Terminal Operator - Fairbanks

Experienced Terminal Operator assists the Terminal Manager and/or Lead Operators (Managers) to operate a bulk storage facility which includes 8  product tanks, a truck rack, rail rack, a main office building .This position has a broad range of responsibilities and, under the general direction of the Managers, will ensure the safe and efficient movement of aviation-grade fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels and gasoline into and out of the facility. Administrative responsibilities include assisting the Managers in the planning, budgeting, documenting, assessing and improving of site operations. Experienced Terminal Operator will be expected to work a shift type schedule 7 days on 7 days off which includes rotating day and night shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

1. Demonstrate advanced proficiency with industry best practices for petroleum terminal operations, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to junior staff, while effectively troubleshooting complex operational issues and coordinating routine maintenance activities to sustain optimal terminal performance.

2. Assist Managers to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient performance of terminal operations and maintenance activities in accordance with Company standards and regulatory guidelines.

3. Ensure the safety of self, employees and contractors and respond to system emergencies.

4. Maintain strong interpersonal, oral/written communication skills, and computer literacy.

5. Maintain strong planning, inventory management and organizational skills.

6. Knowledge of specifications, quality assurance and petroleum measurement procedures for all Company products.

7. Understand pipeline & piping components (i.e. valves, pumps, gauges) and the ability to maintain/repair this equipment as needed.

8. Load/Unload Rail cars

9. Understand the operation, of above ground storage tanks and cathodic protection systems.

10. Identify and implement process improvements as directed.

11. Know and provide consistent guidance for company policies, procedures and directives.

12. Know and provide direction to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and permits, including State required Contingency and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Facility Response Plans (FRP) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

13. Understand and assist in maintaining procedures for the prevention and response strategies for land and on-water spills.

14. Must be capable of doing physical labor including shoveling snow & gravel, cutting brush, climbing tank stairways, and working inside of confined spaces.

     

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent; secondary training in a skilled trade (i.e., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, electronic, equipment operator) is desirable.

2. Minimum of two years of experience in the petroleum pipeline and/or bulk fuel terminal operations, or equivalent, is preferred.

3. Must have an Alaska Driver's License with clean record; prefer CDL Class A with Hazardous Material endorsement.

4. Confined space work experience.

5. Equipment operating experience (i.e., loader, bobcat, forklift, man-lift, & vac truck).

6. Skilled in mechanical maintenance as related to petroleum storage and shipping facilities preferred.

7. Awareness of electronics and electrical equipment associated with pipeline operations preferred.

8. Strong knowledge of regulations as applicable to pipeline and terminal operations preferred.

9. Strong knowledge of petroleum liquids measurement and Petro Star, Inc. specific fuels preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee must have the ability to climb tanks up to 50 feet utilizing stairs, ladders and platforms and perform their job at those heights. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment consists of a variety of settings including a busy office/control room, maintenance shop, truck rack, tank farm, and dock facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

NOTE: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.