HSRC Operator Trainee

Responsibilities

• 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 communicates with 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 prior to and throughout discharge of the material.
• Manages steam going to railcars to adequately provide steam for offloading while preventing disruption to the Refinery steam system.
• Performs quality assurance/control of all incoming and outgoing railcars (e.g., checks for proper sealing, leaks).
• Provides oversight to ensure loading and unloading procedures are followed to prevent incidents.
• Documents railcars being discharged and manages the interface between the Shipping Process System and Railcar Offloading Operation (by contractor).
• Records all required information on proper log sheets promptly after activities are started or completed.
• Writes work orders as needed and notifies the Control Room Operator and/or Operations Supervisor.
• Vapor/air frees pumps and flushes lines/pumps to ensure free flow at all times.
• Ensures the flow meter for capturing railcar oil movements functions adequately to record discharges at the Refinery Battery Limits.
• Provides communication/interface between Railcar Field Operation and the Control Room Operator.
• Plans oil movements to prevent constraints on the off-loading system from routine activities.
• Supports Yield Accounting, Shipping, and Sample handling needs related to railcar loading/unloading.
• Interacts with Contractor Supervisor to maintain schedule, safety, and environmental awareness in the railcar area.
• Provides relief personnel with a concise, accurate verbal and written summary of shift activities, including MOC, Change Work Requests, or Work Orders.
• Works with the Logistics Coordinator to assign necessary tasks not specifically assigned to a particular job.
• Performs maintenance or preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
• Checks lubrication, fills reservoirs with proper grade oil, and ensures oil is water-free with caps/lids in place.
• Assists Contractor with spill response within the Refinery as needed.
• Reads and follows all applicable guidelines and procedures.
• Serves as an "on-call" resource for unusual circumstances and unit emergencies.
• Ensures the Rail area is properly winterized in cold weather.
• Operates Railcar Mover to spot cars for loading and offloading, performs pre-operation checklists, and reports deficiencies to the Operations Supervisor.
• Performs assigned duties during power failures.
• Responds to call-out and scheduled overtime for vacations and sickness as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two-year degree or certification from a technical school or apprenticeship program and two or more years of experience in an industrial environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
• Valid Driver License.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds; rarely lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Work in loud, high-noise areas.
• Exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, flammable or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures (weather and non-weather related), and risk of electrical shock.