Terminal Operator

Company Overview:

Vopak is an independent infrastructure provider with an unrivaled network of 78 terminals in 23 countries and 25 joint venture partners. We have a diversified portfolio which is a critical enabler for product flows today and in the future. We serve energy and manufacturing markets offering significant growth opportunities to our 1000 customers including new products and services. We take pride in improving access to cleaner energy and feedstocks for a growing world population ensuring safe clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases.

We are developing new infrastructure solutions to actively contribute to the introduction of future vital products focusing on zero- and low-carbon hydrogen ammonia CO2 infrastructure flow batteries and sustainable feedstocks.

What We Offer:

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Universal Life

What you will do in this role:

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.

Your Core Responsibilities:

An employee in this position may progress through the levels listed as training and abilities increase; Operators at listed levels are expected to perform the following duties with increasing levels of proficiency:

• 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
• Ability to be self-driven work independently and in remote areas
• 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; safe operation of hydraulic operated equipment; 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 operational areas 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 guidelines regulations and requirements
• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position
• Works with more experienced operators on new or unfamiliar systems to improve skills
• Reviews operations procedures for new and existing systems; participates in start-ups;
• Makes recommendations for the system that enhance performance and safety
• Cleans and sets portable pumps
• Troubleshoot pumps meters heating systems nitrogen operations; ensure optimal equipment performance; reports deficiencies to supervisor
• Other duties as necessary

What We Expect:

An employee in this position may progress through the levels listed as training and abilities increase; Operators at listed levels are expected to perform the following duties with increasing levels of proficiency:

• Experience in terminal operations/Marine Operations preferred but not required
• Must possess valid state Drivers 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 multitask prioritize and follow through on assignments
• Understanding of general business concepts
• Must be able to work varying and/or rotating shifts including nights weekends holidays and coverage overtime
• Understanding of Federal state and local environmental regulations including RCRA
• Experience driving various forklifts
• Ability to read strapping tables
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid state drivers license
• Valid TWIC card

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100 and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0 in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds including fumes and smells some of them hazardous. The employee will enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments potentially for lengthy periods of time. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. Loud sounds and vibrations will be experienced at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances and carrying tools weighing up to 15 pounds) crawl sit speak and hear. The employee is required for extended periods of time to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee will be required to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch; must be able to twist around repeatedly. The employee will be required to climb ladders and storage tanks up to 50 in height. The employee will be required to enter confined spaces and crawl under rail cars or trucks. The employee will lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds including overhead; must be able to carry up to 25 pounds over a distance of up to 30 yards. The employee must be able to roll and tip dolly holding a 55-gallon trash receptacle. Must be able lift and secure hose flanges; align and connect/disconnect 6 to 8 hoses manually. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by car truck or other land vehicles.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Company sponsorship for immigration or work visas will be reviewed on a case by case basis.