Job Description

Position Summary 

The Terminal Operator operates a multi-product cavern storage facility and is responsible for safely loading/unloading bulk liquid products at a dual truck and rail terminal. The Terminal Operator is responsible for ensuring product quality, maintaining positive community relations, and for complying with regulatory requirements and Company procedures. Additionally, the Terminal Operator is expected to assist in the operations and maintenance of the facility and equipment. 

General Duties and Responsibilities 

Performs inspection of the dock, terminal tank farm and rail spur area daily for leaks, spills, broken security seals, and satisfactory general housekeeping; drives company vehicle as required to traverse facility to perform inspections and work activities 

Assesses leaks, spills, and damage situations to determine level of response required and may act as Incident Commander as appropriate; has authority to suspend operations, authorize emergency contractors to begin work, and secure additional personnel to execute response plan 

Assists drivers in loading and unloading trucks; responsible for communicating and/or training contractors and drivers regarding all safety requirements and for enforcing rules (especially truck loading and unloading procedures) 

Reviews insurance certificates on carriers and contractors to ensure all are current 

Attends all product transfers at the terminal to insure product integrity and avoid contamination of any products; ensures minimum quality standards are met and has authority to reject deliveries as appropriate; Collects, secures, labels, and stores samples for all receipts and applicable deliveries 

Prepare Bills-of-Lading and/or Declaration of Inspections; completes relevant checklists and receipt/delivery rate sheets for each truck or rail movement 

Responds to customer information requests and generates necessary reports for customer accounts, billings, and inventory replacement 

Secures meter and tank gauge readings; secures storage tank measurements before and after all receipts and other times as directed; balances tank gauges and meter tickets to support daily over/short analysis 

Secures daily temperature from each tank and from delivery vehicles as required 

Monitors work and adherence to safety requirements for outside contractors working on our property; may supervise on-site contractor activity as needed 

Performs preventive and routine maintenance on facilities and/or equipment as appropriate 

May assist with training of new employees; may cross-train in alternate roles or functions 

Regular physical attendance at the worksite is required 

Required Education & Experience 

High School Diploma or GED required 

Valid Driver License and acceptable driving record for insurability requirements 

Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses or certifications for safety & regulatory compliance 

Experience in a similar hazardous material handling role is preferred; experience in oil & gas industry is a plus 

Training Requirements 

Obtains & maintains HAZWOPER certification as required under 40 CFR 112 including First Responder Training (24 hours) 

Participates in DOT HM126F training and annual updates as required 

Attends all required monthly safety meetings and participates in annual fire protection & response training  

Attends all required spill response drills including the following: QI Drill, Tabletop Drill, Contractor Deployment, Contractor Equipment Inspection, In-House Equipment Inspection 

Physical Requirements:   

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Terminal Operators must: 

Be able to regularly lift, push, or pull a maximum of 75 pounds 

Accurately perform precision work requiring visual acuity, fine motor skills, and concentration 

Perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, stooping, crawling, climbing, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours 

Be physically able to frequently climb tank stairways, truck and rail ladders and possess the ability and agility to safely climb on tanks and railcars 

Demonstrate manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic hand tools and equipment including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, etc. 

Possess the ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet and to hear warning signals/horns during plant operations 

Demonstrate near/distant vision for driving and reading gauges & information to complete work assignments; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color differentiation, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

Be able to smell liquefied petroleum gas (Odorant) to perform safe handling of materials at extreme temperatures 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to: 

Be stationary for long periods of time as needed 

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel 

Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing 

Perform physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information 

Work using repetitive motion  

Move about in underground caverns and in both indoor and outdoor environments and navigate uneven surfaces and work from heights 

Working Environment:   

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is: 

Regularly exposed to exposure to high-pressure liquefied petroleum gas piping and process systems 

Regularly exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures including heat and cold, mud, wind, humidity and weather elements 

Regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places 

Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and experience vibration from hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use 

Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock 

Regularly exposed to non-toxic propane fumes and/or airborne particles and odorants 

Regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals