Bulk Loader Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial•Channelview, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. Bulk Loader This person will load chemicals into or from tanks, trailers, rail cars or other various containers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education - no minimum education requirements.
Certifications/License's: TWIC and Valid Driver's License
Must be able to Pass D.O.T. physical and NASAP D.O.T. test.

Nice To Haves

PTEC degree preferred.
Experience - 2+years' experience in an Industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

At all times, follows proper procedures for the loading or onloading of chemicals.
Uses requisite Personal Protective Equipment at all appropriate times.
Pumps liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, or barges.
Verifies tank car numbers with loading instructions for making sure accurate placement of cars by crew.
Connects ground cable to carry off static electricity.
Removes and/or replaces dome caps, using wrenches or other appropriate tool(s).
Inspects interior for cleanliness and exterior for leaks and/or damage.
Swings loading spout over dome turns valve to admit liquids to tank.
Lowers gauge rod into tank or reads meter to verify specified volume of liquids loaded.
Lowers sample bottle into tank for laboratory testing.
Seals outlet valves on car.
When unloading cars, connects hose to outlet plugs on cars attaches special dome, using wrenches.
Starts pumps or turns valves to admit compressed air into tank car force liquids into storage tanks.
May test sample for specific gravity, using hydrometer, and record reading on loading slip.
May clean interior of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzle.
May inspect rupture disc, vacuum relief valve, rubber gaskets on valve cover plates, and replace defective parts using wrenches.
May pump nitrogen or compressed air into car to test for leaks.
Other duties as assigned.