AltaGas - Operator Trainee

AltaGas Ltd.•Ferndale, WA

7d•$35

About The Position

AltaGas - Operator Trainee Working in accordance with AltaGas' safe work practices and EHS policies, the Operator Trainee will perform assigned tasks under the direct supervision of qualified Operations personnel. The Trainee shall make daily progress towards qualification for the Operator 4 position, which primarily supports the terminal's rail & truck unloading & loading operations. Ultimately, the Trainee will be required to qualify on the Operator 3 position, with the added responsibility of the terminal’s high pressure storage and pipeline operations. The Operator 4 position is in the Yard Operator classification.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or GED
Must have valid driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years of age
Possess or can qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be willing and able to comply with the following:
Work with safety as their top priority
Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Work overtime as needed and as directed
Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and vaults
Work near large, high-speed machines, operating at extreme temperatures
Work around chemicals, including acids and bases
Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toed boots, hard hat, ear and eye protection)
Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and extreme temperatures
Climb up to 100 feet in height
Lift up to 50 pounds
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Read at a level sufficient to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, and instruction manuals
Learn, and gain proficiency with, computer software/programs associated with process operations and other job duties
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

1 or more years of direct experience working as a process operator or maintenance technician in a marine terminal, refinery, industrial, or plant process setting
Certificate of Completion or higher in Process Technology from an accredited school or military certifications that are process operations related
Record of formal emergency response training within the last 24 months

Responsibilities

Follow all protocols for working safely, including around rail equipment and LPG
Work at the direction of higher-level Operators to connect and disconnect trucks and railcars for unloading and loading LPG
Ensure rail and truck loading and offloading activities take place in a safe and efficient manner; periodically monitor equipment throughout the loading/offloading operation
Sample and test LPG products from trucks and tank cars
Perform visual inspections of incoming and outgoing tank cars
Complete required documents related to the inspection, unloading, and loading of tank cars.
Apply thread sealant to the plugs for the liquid and vapor valves on ALL tank cars. This shall be done while monitoring the cars during the unloading/loading process
Perform general housekeeping in the Truck Rack and Rail Rack areas, including regularly emptying trash containers and oily waste containers, refilling grease containers, keeping the area around the unloading compressors free of oil, and other housekeeping tasks
Ensure that sampling tubes, sample cylinders, freeze testers and thermometers are brought out to the rail racks and truck rack when needed, and stored properly when not in use
Other duties, as assigned by higher level Operators, in accordance with their level of training and qualification
Assist with Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly Checklists on safety systems and equipment in areas of responsibility
Work as part of a team and communicate effectively in multiple settings and scenarios
Work as the Dock Assistant, as needed, and as assigned
Must qualify on the positions of Operator 4 and Operator 3 within the amount of time set by the Company
Must earn qualification as a Dock Assistant within the amount of time set by the Company
Complete all required training on or before the assigned due date
Understand, maintain competency on, and follow all Operating Procedures pertaining to their area of responsibility
Provide direction, support, and assistance to other Operators and other employees, including contract employees, as needed
Keep operating areas tidy and regularly perform general housekeeping duties
Check their Company email account daily and read the Daily Notes for information & instructions
Promptly communicate all safety issues, equipment malfunctions, near misses, and incidents to Management
Perform any available work assigned by the Company