Operator 1 Transmix

Full Time
Richmond, VA
Posted
Job description

Primary Purpose


Safely operate a petroleum products tank farm terminal, truck rack, river barges and transmix unit to process feedstock of transmix into finished gasoline and fuel oil (diesel) meeting target specifications. Perform all work in accordance with policy, procedures and safety requirements to ensure the safety of personnel, integrity of the environment and facilities.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Safely Control the transmix processing unit through distillation operation.
  • Monitor temperatures, pressures and flows of petroleum transmix and finished products.
  • Sample and test petroleum products to determine properties against specifications and known standards.
  • Coordinate and receive pipeline, barge and truck receipts and deliveries to and from tanks.
  • Safe and efficient transfers of transmix and finished products among tanks, trucks, barges including to and from the transmix processing unit.
  • Conduct terminal operations including inspection and monitoring of tanks, piping and valves; product sampling and testing; product inventory measurement and documentation; regulatory record keeping; maintaining facility security including monitoring contractor work on site; and assisting customers as required.
  • Input and track information into the truck rack loading system and input data into inventory system, coordinate truck drivers during truck rack loading and unloading operations.

Position Requirements


Position Requirements:


Education


  • High School diploma or equivalent


Experience/Specific Knowledge


  • Prior operational work experience.
  • Basic office and/or administrative experience including handling phones, completing paperwork and typing.
  • Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and Outlook email.


Required Certifications, Licenses, Processes


  • Valid State motor vehicle operator’s license (DL).
  • TSA – Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) at terminals where required. Required at Deepwater Transmix Facility.
  • Pass a personnel background check and drug/alcohol screening.
  • Satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company, and maintain insurability by company carrier.


Competencies, Skills, Abilities


  • Ability to pass and maintain all applicable testing, training/certification requirements.
  • Demonstrate ability to do basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply & divide)
  • Self-motivated and highly responsible with high situational awareness and regard for safety.
  • Read and understand written material (in English).
  • Clearly communicate orally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing (in English).
  • Ability to accept direction from superintendent and work cooperatively with people.
  • Ability to keep required work schedules, focused attention to details, adhere to operational procedures 100% of the time and follow work rules.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision or direction.
  • Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional demeanor and behavior with peers, clients, customers and representatives of various local, state and federal agencies.
  • Hands on maintenance experience, knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, and understand various maintenance and general operating principles and skills.


Physical Demands


  • Work rotating shifts, either 12 or 8 hour (including holidays and weekends).
  • Work alone (unsupervised).
  • Ability to perform physical labor in a variety of outdoor climactic conditions including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tank stairs, ladders and platforms, digging, maneuvering valves, lifting minimum 50 lbs and general manual labor.
  • Overtime required and extended work hours in the event of a facility emergency.
  • Be willing to answer phone calls when on days off to assist operations with coverage if needed.
  • Ability to work around raw and refined petroleum products.


Working Conditions


  • Field environment – petroleum terminal facility with pipeline, marine (barges), truck, distillation unit, laboratory and related activities.
  • Indoor office work at all hours of the day.
  • Outdoor activities including manual labor, at all hours of the day in all weather conditions.


Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills and Abilities -
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position


  • Technical school or Associate Degree in Process Technology
  • Experience in hydrocarbon terminal and processing unit operations; knowledge of piping, valves and pressures.
  • Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms and sampling.
  • Hazwoper, USCG (Person in Charge).
  • Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, electronic/automation)


Supervisory Responsibility

  • Non applicable

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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