What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Operator position at Flint Hills?
Your Job
Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi Refinery is hiring for a Dock Operator to join the maritime operations team! In this dynamic role, you will play a key role in our maritime dock operations by ensuring a safe and effective transfer of product between our facilities and coming and going vessels.
Our Team
Our group of operations professionals manage the comings and goings on our docks for the Corpus Christi refinery. We pride ourselves in operating with the highest degree of safety and environmental stewardship in mind.
What You Will Do
- Performs equipment checks on the dock.
- Prepares the dock for vessel arrival, conducts the Pretransfer Conference, monitors the dock during the transfer, and is the Person in Charge of the dock.
- Is responsible for inspecting the vessel, gauging, and sampling the loading header or vessel as required.
- Connects, disconnects, and decommissions the cargo hoses as required for the cargo transfer.
- Operates a dock crane where applicable to lift, transfer, and support the cargo hoses as needed for transfer and hose connects.
- Works closely with the Process Manager, Measurement Technician, and the Vessel PIC to coordinate the start and stop of the cargo transfer.
- Operates the Marine Vapor Combustion unit where applicable.
- Updates the dock log as required.
- Rotates to other docks and or other Operation teams as needed when docks are not running.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts
- Ability to work overtime
- Valid US driver's license
- Valid or able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Physical Requirements of the Role
- Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the role as listed below.
- Ability to climb heights up exceeding 20 feet
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Apply a pushing and pulling force with torques exceeding 150 lbs.
- Ability to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to work in areas that may require the use of fully encapsulated acid suit
- Ability to wear breathing air - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
What Will Put You Ahead
- 1 years of dock operations or measurement experience
- 1 years of shore tank sampling and gauging experience
- 1 years of marine cargo inspection, sampling, and gauging experience
- 1 years of chemical or refining operations experience
- Associates degree in technical field
- Military experience
This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000 miles of pipeline -delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
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