Liquid Terminal Operator Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Liquid Terminal Operator Chemserve Terminal of Wilmington Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $20 – $25 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Management TWIC Card Physical examinations Forklift High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Electrical experience Welding Entry level Full Job Description About us Chemserve Terminal is a privately-owned 3rd party terminaling service company providing bulk storage and handling of various chemicals, vegetable and tropical oils, renewable fuels, and petroleum products. Since it’s inception in 2014, Chemserve has maintained steady growth as a result of adhering to its founding principles of providing exceptional customer service, commitment to our employees, commitment to our community and commitment to the environment. Chemserve’s services meet or exceed all our customers requirements. Chemserve’s facility locations were selected in order to best meet the needs of it’s customer base. Senior management has more than 80 years of combined experience in liquid terminal operations and management, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Along with this invaluable experience, Chemserve also incorporates cutting edge technologies in its services, all adding up to an efficient, agile and economical solution to liquid bulk storage and handling.

Our work environment includes:

On-the-job training Safe work environment Company perks

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Terminal Operator is responsible for operating equipment for delivery and receipt of petroleum products, vegetable oils and chemicals into and out of storage tanks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements:

Education:

o High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience /

Specific Knowledge:

o This is an entry-level position.

• Certification, licenses, registrations: o A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver’s license are required.

o Satisfactorily obtaining or already possessing a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a condition of employment. A TWIC card is obtained by submitting an application, background check, and having fingerprints taken. o If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understands and uses personal protective equipment, safe work practices, environmental stewardship practices and teamwork.
• Identifies hazards and potential risks and assist operations staff with eliminating or mitigating those hazards.
• Informs Terminal Management of HSSE-Q related matters.

– Additional Desired Skills = Electrical and Welding background

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to communicate well with coworkers, truck drivers, customers, regulators, and other outside contacts.
• Must be courteous, accurate, and thorough in dealing with contacts both within and outside the company.
• Requires good judgment and time management in order to identify priorities and complete all activities.
• Understands, embraces, and integrates Chemserve’ s corporate HSSE-Q values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers through a personal commitment to work safety.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals in a wide range of situations, circumstances and settings in performing job related duties as well as the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce to achieve stated HSSE-Q objectives.
• Ability to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, health screening and background check to Chemserve standards.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Daily operational duties include (but are not limited to) manual loading and unloading of railcars, trucks, ocean-going tankers, and tank-to-tank transfers. All operations must be conducted in a safe and diligent manner.
• Operator will monitor products for quality as required by customer. Manually operate valves on tanks and/or pump valves during normal operating conditions. Opens/closes tank fill line valves prior to and after each delivery on storage tanks, which may involve either manually operated or motorized equipment.
• Starts and stops pumps at terminal.
• Checks above ground tanks for storage capacity by taking line-gauge and/or reading automation system.
• Samples both incoming and outgoing product as required by customer.
• Calculates/monitors storage capacity on tankage.
• Installs or removes man-ways, blind flanges, portable hoses, pipe, and pumps as required.
• Required to operate forklift and/or other motorized equipment once OSHA and other applicable training requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintains a written list of shift activities and accomplishments.
• Inspects entire tank farm, pumping and receiving equipment and loading racks (where applicable) during each shift in order to identify any operational problems.
• Monitors loading rack operation through use of telephone and/or cameras.
• Performs troubleshooting of loading rack printers, pumps, automated loading equipment and motors.
• Assist in training of drivers in loading utilizing Chemserve’ s automated truck loading system.
• Inspects equipment for excessive seal leakage, noise, proper oil levels, etc.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment abnormalities or failures.
• Performs duties such as painting of piping and buildings with hand equipment; weed control and landscaping functions; housekeeping activities such as mopping, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing, and sanitizing of office, rest room, and shop areas; washing down of station piping and pumps with soap and water as needed, and sweeping parking areas.
• Operates Company vehicle to run errands, pick up equipment and supplies and transport the same as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety.

All operators will be given ample time, materials, and guidelines to complete all training requirements as specified in the annual training manual/matrix. Training may be completed in a variety of means, e.g., computer-based, classroom, on-the-job, etc. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that his/her individual required training is completed in a timely fashion and as required by all applicable rules and regulations (city, county, state, federal, etc.).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
• Work is labor intensive at times and involves climbing tank ladders and stairs, and operating large valves.
• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with chemical and petroleum products.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work 8-hour day/swing/graveyard shifts, however, the shifts do not rotate and are assigned on a seniority basis. Operator could be required to work as much as 300+ overtime hours per year including weekends and holidays. Overtime could be day or night and is assigned on a seniority basis.
• Position subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays and may require working alone.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Overtime Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Wilmington, NC (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Wilmington, NC:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person