Apprentice Terminal Operator Tri-State

Role Summary

Learn the overall operation and maintenance of the terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets as applicable. Basic understanding of executing the receipt, delivery storage management, and inventory control of petroleum products for the field location.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Train and apply knowledge for the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage and all equipment associated with terminal operations; keeping it in good working order and acceptable appearance.
• Maintain facility to meet or exceed company standards.
• Help analyze and solve problem situations.
• Learn and train to be responsible for receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products via pipeline, rail, and marine dock (if applicable), following all product movement, measurement and quality control procedures.
• Become knowledgeable of petroleum terminal regulations.
• Stay aware of all environmental regulations, safety directives and operating procedures, to include Coast Guard, local, state and federal environmental agencies so that the terminal can assure compliance.
• Ensure that management is apprised of any area or issue that should be addressed regarding regulatory compliance including health, safety, security and environmental.
• Maintain a good relationship with all terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs as required.
• Following training, respond to terminal, pipeline, rail and marine related emergencies when called upon to do so.
• Participate in annual emergency response training drills.
• Responsible for the operation of all computer inventory control systems and participate in any inventory issue investigations.
• Be familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal and assist with other pipeline duties such as one call investigations if applicable, etc.
• Be familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal and assist with other marine duties as required.
• Support Asset Team to achieve high performance certification.
• May be required to act as Asset Team point person.
• Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist in special projects as needed.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2+ years related experience in terminal, pipeline or marine operations preferred.
• General understanding of equipment and maintenance of pumps, meters, truck loading rack, and dock facility preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in the petroleum industry is helpful.
• Inventory control and/or accounting background a plus.
• Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems desirable.
• Valid driver's licenses required.

Other Skills, Attributes & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Must be available during non-work hours as required and may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
• Normal and extraordinary work circumstances may require, without notice, overtime, weekend or holiday work.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Must meet medical criteria established by OSHA for emergency response.
• Must consistently exhibit a high level of customer service.
• Position may require exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous environments and require the physical stamina to climb tanks, work long hours in the field and wear a respirator.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Regularly required to access and work at or around heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on-track rail equipment, petroleum product or other chemical fumes, airborne particles like dust or other chemicals, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise level in the work environment.
• Must be able and willing to spend on average 70% of one's time on his/her feet.
• Must be able to lift large, heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds 5 times per day on average.
• Occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• Continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• Must wear Fire Retardant Clothing (FRC) and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to climb ladders (approx. 50 feet) and work comfortably and safely at heights for extended periods of time.
• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

About You

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to an organizational focus that stimulates creative and entrepreneurial actions resulting in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.