Terminal Operator - Entry Level

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com.

PURPOSE 

To Load/unload/blend hazardous and non-hazardous product in a safe manner during acceptance of product and/or delivery of product. Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-conscious unloading and loading of liquid products to or from storage tanks, railcars, trucks, and any other means specific to Terminal.  Will assure the work is being performed in strict accordance with operating policies and procedures.  Also, work must be conducted safely, consistently, and must meet or exceed the expectations of the supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Below is a list of essential duties of this position.  NOTE:  Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Complete all loading/unloading per established operational procedures.  Accurately and in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
• Observe the loading/unloading of vessels. 
• Safely and efficiently load/unload/blend hazardous and non-hazardous trucks. Complete all loading/unloading per established operational procedures. Accurately and in compliance with regulations, complete all paperwork.
• Conduct the loading/unloading/blending of hazardous and non-hazardous railcars. 
• Align tanks for tank to tank transfer/blend of products by gauging tanks first and then opening appropriate valves before turning on pumps for transfer.  Gauge transfers hourly to monitor for problems.
• Assist contractors in maintenance operations as necessary.
• Using heavy equipment, hoses, and similar items.
• Interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and respond to and give feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
• Take the initiative to identify problems, use judgment to find appropriate solutions and follow through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Support team efforts, actively work to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperate with others, and actively learn from other team members.
• Perform or assist in the performance of preventive and regular maintenance duties of the Terminal along with general housekeeping of work area.
• Reports to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position and willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates. Also, become familiar with The Company expectations such as the near miss reporting, employee feedback, and community outreach.
• Employee shall comply with applicable regulatory and The Company health, safety, environmental, and security requirements.  Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses, environmental spills/releases, and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of The Company's health, safety, environmental, and security performance.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES, MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School degree or GED.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service focus.
• Ability to become certified and operate a motor vehicle, track mobile, forklift, boiler, and similar equipment.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including respirator, shoes, goggles, gloves, and similar equipment.
• Mechanically inclined and ability and skill in connecting pipelines, hoses, drop tubes, safety cages, and similar equipment.
• Ability to perform basic math, read and complete documents and other paperwork as it pertains to non- and hazardous chemicals and the transfer, handling and storage of same.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to change duties throughout the day and to work with a variety of individuals.
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