Terminal Operator Trainee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24-hours per day/7 days per week).
• Responsible for all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products. May be responsible for filter changes.
• Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report, and rack activity report.
• Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate NuStar personnel.
• Ensures that customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
• Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager. May be accountable for sampling and taking inventory measurements.
• Affords assistance with product blending and transfers as instructed.
• Operates truck loading and unloading equipment as instructed.
• Affords assistance with barge receipts and deliveries as instructed.
• Operates forklifts and other machinery as instructed.
• Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times.
• Interacts with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
• Trains new drivers and makes sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
• Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
• Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
• Keeps overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimizes company liability.
• Improves operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum Requirements

• No experience required
• Safety training and hazard training preferred
• Spill response training for pipeline and rack area preferred
• Fire training preferred
• 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