Chemical Loader – Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Careers•Channelview, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Loader loads chemicals into or from tanks, trailers, rail cars, barges, and other containers. The role follows established procedures and safety requirements, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, and performs loading, unloading, inspection, sampling, and related equipment tasks. Work may also include cleaning tanks and testing for leaks. The employee is expected to meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

A valid TWIC Card and driver's license.
Legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions, with reasonable accommodation where applicable, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces as required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
Ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

PTEC degree.
At least 1 year of experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Follow proper procedures for loading and unloading chemicals.
Wear required personal protective equipment at appropriate times.
Pump liquid chemicals, liquid petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, or barges.
Verify tank car numbers against loading instructions and ensure accurate placement of cars by the crew.
Connect ground cables to dissipate static electricity.
Remove and replace dome caps using appropriate tools.
Inspect tank interiors for cleanliness and exteriors for leaks or damage.
Position the loading spout over the dome and operate valves to admit liquids into tanks.
Measure or verify the volume loaded using a gauge rod or meter.
Lower sample bottles into tanks for laboratory testing.
Seal outlet valves on cars.
For unloading, connect hoses to outlet plugs and attach special domes using appropriate tools.
Start pumps or operate valves to use compressed air to move liquids from tank cars into storage tanks.
Test samples for specific gravity using a hydrometer and record readings on loading slips when required.
Clean tank car or tank truck interiors using a mechanical spray nozzle when required.
Inspect rupture discs, vacuum relief valves, and rubber gaskets on valve cover plates, and replace defective parts when required.
Pump nitrogen or compressed air into cars to test for leaks when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.