What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSRC Operator Trainee position at Hunt?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Monitors unloading and loading activities of all railcars.
Makes and verifies all line-ups to appropriate tanks to ensure proper loading/unloading spot and tankage are receiving/delivering appropriate material.
Starts pumps either in the field or communication to the Control Room Operators for oil movements associated with the Railcar loading/unloading system.
Checks railcar temperatures as needed to determine if Steam is required for heating of the railcars prior to, and throughout discharge of the material.
Manages the steam going to the railcars to adequately provide steam for offloading, but also to prevent from robbing the Refinery steam system, causing an upset.
Quality Assurance/Control of all incoming and outgoing railcars - ie: sealed properly, car sealed, not leaking, etc.
Provides oversight to ensure loading and unloading procedures are being followed to prevent incidents involving the loading or unloading of railcars.
Documents railcars that are being discharged and runs interface between Shipping Process System and Railcar Offloading Operation (by contractor).
Records all information that is required on the proper log sheets as soon as practical after the activity is started or completed.
Writes work orders as needed and notifies the Control Room Operator and/or the Operations Supervisor.
Vapor/air frees pump when needed. Flushes lines/pumps adequately to ensure lines will free flow at all times.
Ensures flow meter for capturing Railcar Oil movements is functioning adequately to capture discharges at the Refinery Battery Limits routinely.
Provides communication/interface between Railcar Field Operation and the Control Room Operator.
Plans for oil movements to ensure the off-loading system WILL NOT be constrained by routine oil movements.
Provides support for Yield Accounting/Shipping/Sample handling needs with regards to all Railcar loading/unloading activity.
Interacts with Contractor Supervisor to stay on-schedule, maintain a safe working environment, and provide environmental awareness for the Railcar loading/unloading area.
Provides the relief person with concise, accurate, verbal summary of what happened on the shift and anything that may require his/her attention including MOC, Change Work Request or Work Orders; provides the relief person with an accurately written log of important things that happened during the shift.
Works with the Logistics Coordinator to assign necessary tasks, which are not specifically assigned to a particular job.
Uses skills to perform needed maintenance or preventive maintenance task.
Checks lubrication and fills reservoirs with proper grade oil and makes certain oil caps and lids are in place and oil is water free.
Responds and assists Contractor to spills as needed within the Refinery.
Reads and follows all applicable GUIDELINES and procedures.
Available "on-call" resource for unusual circumstances and unit emergencies.
Ensures that the Rail area is properly winterized in cold weather.
Operates Railcar Mover to spot cars for loading and offloading.
Performs checklist on Railcar Mover before operating and notifies the Operations Supervisor of any deficiencies.
Performs assigned duties during power failures.
Responds to Call out OT and scheduled OT for vacations and sickness as needed by the company
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Two year
degree or certification from a technical school or an apprenticeship program and
two or more years experience in an industrial environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Driver License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables:
Amount of Time
Under
1/3 to
Over
None
1/3
2/3
2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Taste or smell
X
Amount of Time
Lifting:
Under
1/3 to
Over
None
1/3
2/3
2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table:
Amount of Time
Under
1/3 to
Over
None
1/3
2/3
2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Flammable or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme hot/cold (weather related)
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
* Noise - This position requires work in loud, high noise areas.
The Hunt family of companies are a privately owned group of entities that include oil and gas exploration and production, refining, LNG, power, renewables, real estate, ranching and infrastructure. The mission of Hunt is to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity.