Operator (Fodder)

Start your career as an Operator at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Operator at Vopak.

What will you do as an Operator?

This position ensures that all products are loaded or unloaded safely and efficiently and performs work as instructed by supervisors functioning as a team member with other operations personnel.

What do we offer you?

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses.

• Various growth opportunities.

• Group health insurance where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs.

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

What do we expect from you as an Operator?

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid state driver’s license

• Experience in terminal operations preferred but not required

• Must possess valid state Driver’s License

• Good communications skills; fluent in English including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions and directions

• Ability to read, interpret and follow U.S. Coast Guard manuals and other regulatory documents as applicable

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, including OSHA standards and regulations

• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and long division; ability to work with fractions and perform various mathematical conversions commonly used in petrochemical industry

• Basic computer knowledge and user ability including database systems and other programs and applications used at location

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

• Understanding of general business concepts

• Must be able to work varying and/or rotating shifts

• Understanding of Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA

• Eagerness to Learn

• Communication & Listening

• Planning & Organizing

• Discipline

• Teamwork

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Opens and closes valves by hand or by use of computer for valves with remote operation

• Ensures correct tank lineup for various receipt and delivery operations; performs tank gauging and temperature verification; completes associated paperwork

• Reviews operation orders for errors; verifies proper backup, tank selection and suitability of equipment or material

• Loads and unloads railroad tank cars, trucks and ships and barges as assigned; loosens or tightens bolts manually using large wrenches; crawls under tank cars, walks on docks, hooks up and releases hoses; positions mechanical load arm or connects product hoses; reviews and completes documentation; monitors gauges; adjusts flow rates; follows written or oral instructions

• Ascends and descends ladders and stairs to manually gauge tanks

• Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies following safety guidelines and procedures; uses equipment, chemicals and procedures appropriate to the situation to mitigate damages

• Cleans truck stations by scraping and sweeping; cleans and realigns pipe lines; performs miscellaneous cleaning activities as assigned

• Performs simple maintenance including small to medium valve change out, hose change out, small project painting, fitting change out, refill pump oilers, etc.

• Participates in and completes all assigned training programs

• Understands and ensures all work performed meets Federal and State OSHA requirements as well as Company safety, health, and environmental standards

• Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, RCRA requirements; follows and adheres to all guidel