Apprentice Terminal Operator

Buckeye Career•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Apprentice Terminal Operator learns the operation and maintenance of terminal, pipeline, marine, and rail assets, as applicable. The role develops a basic understanding of petroleum product receipt, delivery, storage management, and inventory control at the field location. The operator trains to maintain terminal equipment and facilities, handle product movements, follow measurement and quality-control procedures, and meet regulatory, safety, environmental, and company standards. The role also supports customers, emergency response, inventory investigations, pipeline and marine operations, asset-team performance, and special projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent analytical skills.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Availability during non-work hours as required; may be required to carry an on-call phone at all times.
Ability to work overtime and on weekends or holidays when required, including without notice.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Regular, punctual attendance and compliance with personnel policies.
Ability to meet OSHA medical criteria for emergency response.
Ability to spend an average of 70% of work time on one's feet.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds an average of five times per day.
Ability to climb ladders approximately 50 feet and work safely and comfortably at heights for extended periods.
Ability to wear fire-retardant clothing and/or personal protective equipment; respirator use may be required.
Ability to work outdoors and potentially in adverse weather or hazardous environments, including around heights over 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, on-track rail equipment, petroleum products or chemical fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise levels.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; effective communication is frequently required.
Ability to operate a computer and office productivity equipment and occasionally move within an office to access files and equipment.
Commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance, with strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism with internal and external customers and when handling sensitive or confidential information.
Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol regulations.

Nice To Haves

0–2+ years of related experience in terminal, pipeline, or marine operations.
General understanding of equipment and maintenance for pumps, meters, truck loading racks, and dock facilities.
General knowledge of or experience in the petroleum industry.
Inventory control and/or accounting background.
Familiarity with computerized inventory control systems and truck rack automation systems.
A state-specific license and/or Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required for employment at certain locations.

Responsibilities

Train in the maintenance and repair of the terminal loading rack, storage facilities, and associated equipment, keeping them in good working order and acceptable appearance.
Maintain the facility to meet or exceed company standards and help analyze and solve problems.
Learn and train to receive, store, and distribute petroleum products by pipeline, rail, and marine dock, where applicable, in accordance with product movement, measurement, and quality-control procedures.
Learn petroleum terminal regulations and follow environmental regulations, safety directives, and operating procedures, including applicable Coast Guard and local, state, and federal requirements.
Inform management of issues requiring attention concerning regulatory compliance, health, safety, security, or the environment.
Maintain good relationships with terminal customers and respond to their inquiries and needs.
After training, respond when called to terminal, pipeline, rail, and marine emergencies, and participate in annual emergency response drills.
Operate computerized inventory control systems and participate in investigations of inventory issues.
Become familiar with pipeline operations, handle pipeline product movements at the terminal, and assist with other pipeline duties, such as one-call investigations, where applicable.
Become familiar with marine operations, handle dock product movements at the terminal, and assist with other marine duties as required.
Support the Asset Team in achieving high-performance certification and, when required, act as the Asset Team point person.
Support Buckeye terminal operations and assist with special projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.