Lead Dockman

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Lead Dockman oversees crude oil vessel loading from docking through sailing and helps ensure safe, timely transfers. The role includes operating and troubleshooting VCU’s, working with crude sampling equipment, witnessing and recording vessel inspections, operating cranes and loading arms, and connecting and disconnecting loading arms and dock hoses. The Lead Dockman monitors vessels and barges throughout transfers, maintains accurate time logs and required paperwork, performs dock watch and inspections, and keeps the work area clean and orderly. The position also requires following HFOTCO procedures, the USCG Letter of Compliance, spill response and safety policies, assisting other operators, and performing other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor. Overtime and scheduled on-call availability are required. Work takes place in varied environmental conditions, including noise, vibration, odors, temperature and wind extremes, changing weather and surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting, and confined or congested areas. The job may occasionally involve exposure to petroleum products and chemicals. Physical activities include standing, sitting, walking, maintaining balance, lifting and carrying, repetitive tasks, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, and operating tools, cranes, equipment, and company vehicles.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Three years of dock operations experience.
Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability.
Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures, SDS sheets, and other technical documents.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds from floor to above shoulder and horizontally, and carry objects up to 100 feet; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks and climb, stretch, turn, twist, reach, bend, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for extensive periods.
Ability to use light to heavy tools necessary to conduct plant operations.
Ability to operate cranes and other equipment necessary for loading and unloading product.
Ability to operate all types of company vehicles.
Availability for on-call work as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of terminal operations experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain good communication and working relationships with HFOTCO employees, customers, inspectors, agents, barge and vessel personnel, and other business contacts.
Understand and follow the contents of the USCG Letter of Compliance issued to HFOTCO.
Operate and troubleshoot the VCU’s.
Maintain working knowledge of the ILS sampler and ET’s crude samplers.
Witness and record inspectors opening and closing crude vessels, including gauging, temping, water cuts, sampling, and calculations.
Oversee crude oil vessel loading from docking to sailing.
Prevent delays during vessel loading.
Maintain accurate vessel-loading time logs.
Safely operate cranes and loading arms.
Properly connect and disconnect loading arms and dock hoses on vessels and barges.
Perform dock watch while vessels and barges are involved in transfers.
Complete and maintain necessary paperwork and logs.
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work area.
Comply with the SOP manual, spill response plan, and safety policies.
Monitor barges and vessels throughout transfers and continuously adjust dock hoses to prevent damage.
Perform dock inspections and keep docks clean and in good order.
Assist other operators as needed.
Perform other duties as needed or required by the Shift Supervisor.
Be available for overtime when needed and on-call as scheduled.