What are the responsibilities and job description for the Liquid Operator - Houston, TX position at Watco?
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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.
Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.
Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco.
Here’s What You Can Expect From Watco
- Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
- Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
- Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
- Career advancement opportunities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are of the highest importance.
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
- Climb onto top and underneath railcars in order to inspect and seal railcars using a checklist
- Perform structural inspections as required.
- Prepare equipment for product transfer.
- Will be responsible for the operation as it relates to pipelines, compressors, auxiliary, equipment, engines, pump stations, pumps, valves and other related equipment.
- Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
- Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
- Must be available for shift work when applicable, overtime when required and must be available to respond during working and non-working hours as required.
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
- Preferred experience, skills and knowledge, above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel a plus