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Oil Movement Attendant
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What they do
A Pipeline Worker or Operator installs and maintains pipelines or large outdoor pipe systems that carry water, oil or natural gas.
$52,474 / year median in Alabama
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Oil Movement Attendant Hunt Consolidated United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa 2200 Jack Warner Parkway (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Draw water from crude oil storage tanks according to established procedures and schedules.
Monitor tank inventories and report abnormal conditions, water accumulation, leaks, or equipment issues.
Inspect storage tanks, transfer lines, valves, pumps, docks, and associated equipment.
Operate valves, pumps, and related equipment during product transfers and tank movements.
Assist with vessel, barge, truck, or pipeline loading and unloading activities.
Collect tank samples for laboratory analysis and quality control purposes.
Maintain accurate records of water draws, tank levels, transfers, inspections, and operating data.
Conduct routine housekeeping activities throughout the dock and tank farm areas.
Follow all lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
Respond to spills, leaks, or emergency situations in accordance with company emergency response plans.
Communicate operational status and issues to supervisors, operators, and other departments.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and report equipment deficiencies.
Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED required. Experience in refinery, terminal, tank farm, pipeline, marine dock, or industrial operations preferred. Knowledge & Skills Ability to safely operate pumps, valves, and tank gauging equipment.
Basic understanding of crude oil handling and storage operations.
Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and safety documents.
Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
Knowledge of tank farm and dock operations.
Understanding of crude oil properties and water separation processes.
Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Ability to identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Basic computer and reporting skills.
Working Conditions:
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Industrial refinery, terminal, or tank farm environment.
Exposure to petroleum products, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor conditions.
May be required to work emergency call-outs and extended hours during operational needs. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Safe execution of all water draw and dock operations.
Accurate inventory and tank level management.
Timely identification and reporting of operational issues.
Compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
Effective support of product transfer and storage activities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables: Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Stand X Walk X
Sit X Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk or hear X
Taste or smell
X Lifting:
Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and respiratory protection as required, based on operating conditions in the dock and tank farm areas.
Work Environment:
The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table: Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Flammable or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X
Extreme hot/cold (weather related) X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives X Risk of radiation X Vibration X Noise - This position involves exposure to noise from industrial and mechanical equipment. #LI-HuntRefining