Chemical Loader – Austin Industrial (Channelview, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Bishop, TX

16h

About The Position

The Chemical Loader loads chemicals into or from tanks, trailers, rail cars, barges, and other containers. The position follows prescribed chemical loading and unloading procedures and uses required personal protective equipment. Duties may include pumping liquids, checking railcar placement and identification, connecting grounding cables and hoses, operating valves and pumps, inspecting and cleaning containers, measuring loaded volumes, collecting samples, sealing valves, testing samples, and checking equipment for leaks or defects. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A valid TWIC Card.
A valid Driver's License.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to perform the stated physical tasks and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow proper procedures for loading or unloading chemicals.
Use required personal protective equipment at appropriate times.
Pump liquid chemicals, petroleum products, and other liquids into or from tank cars, trucks, or barges.
Verify tank car numbers against loading instructions to ensure cars are accurately placed by the crew.
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity.
Remove or replace dome caps using wrenches or other appropriate tools.
Inspect container interiors for cleanliness and exteriors for leaks or damage.
Position loading spouts, operate valves, and load liquids into tanks.
Measure or verify loaded liquid volumes using a gauge rod or meter.
Collect samples from tanks for laboratory testing.
Seal outlet valves on cars.
For unloading, connect hoses to car outlet plugs, attach special domes, and operate pumps or valves to transfer liquids into storage tanks.
Test samples for specific gravity using a hydrometer and record readings on loading slips, as needed.
Clean tank car or truck interiors using a mechanical spray nozzle, as needed.
Inspect rupture discs, vacuum relief valves, and rubber gaskets on valve cover plates, and replace defective parts as needed.
Pump nitrogen or compressed air into cars to test for leaks, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.