What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator I (12hr) position at NuStar Energy?
Job Description:
Performs duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline, marine, and truck. Has maintenance and accounting responsibilities in accordance with established company and governmental regulations. Assists with operations, maintenance, safety and environmental matters in the temporary absence of the Terminal Manager.Rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24 hours per day / 7 days per
- Assumes responsibility for filter changes and all valve alignments (manifolds
and integrity of products.
- Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports,
- Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate
- Makes sure that the customers receive information needed regarding their
- Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
- Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good
- Interacts with customers and contractors to make sure they follow all
- Assumes responsibility to train new customers and make sure they are
- Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal
- Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.
- Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
- Keeps overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.
- Meets with the person-in-charge of the vessel for a pre-transfer conference to
from the person-in-charge of the vessel to accomplish the transfer in a safe
and uninterrupted manner
- Communicates with facility personnel via radio and/or telephone to advise the
- Familiar with the facility piping layout to ensure that the proper product and
- Wears all protective clothing and equipment, including respirator and fresh air
ensures maximum personal safety.
- Maintains detailed logs to ensure all events are recorded in chronological
- Operates crane, hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical equipment to connect /
- Operates manual and/or motor operated valves to control flow of product
- Gauges and procures sample of product from vessels or tanks as required by
- Maintains open communication with person-in-charge of the vessel to ensure
the pre-transfer conference
- Interfaces with United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
involving ships), as may be required to clear the vessel for the transfer
- Tests, inspects and troubleshoots the Marine Vapor Combustion Unit when
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduce potential risk to
- Noncompliance of government regulations can result in multi-million dollar
- Improve operations efficiency and financial profitability through well
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1 year of experience in terminal operations required
- Safety training and hazard training required
- Spill response training for pipeline and rack area imperative
- Fire training preferred
- This position will require an individual to hold a valid drivers license.
- This position will require an individual to hold a TWIC card
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy
- Expected to exercise good judgment
- Initiative and organizational abilities required for meeting deadlines and establishing priorities
- Expected to maintain good working relationships with all Company personnel, customers and contract personnel
- Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
- Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple task
- Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits
- Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities with limited supervision
- Ability to take directions from supervisors
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to take an online assessment. Communications regarding the assessment will be delivered via email to the address associated with the candidate’s application. The assessment includes evaluation of items such as mechanical aptitude, technical checking and safety orientation.
This position will require an individual to hold a valid drivers license.
This position will require an individual to hold a TWIC card.
When a higher-level position exists candidates with greater qualifications may be considered for the position.
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