Operator Trainee

Odfjell USA Houston Inc•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the prompt execution of company policies and procedures in all aspects for the safe handling, storage, and transfer of multiple bulk liquids/chemicals between marine vessels, rail cars, trucks and/or storage facilities within the terminal.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Physical ability to perform strenuous labor
Basic mathematical ability
Familiarity with industrial safety and emergency procedures
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in multiple climates
Ability to evacuate on foot in an emergency
Climbing stairs to top of tanks
Climbing ladders
Ability to think analytically; understanding, assimilating and drawing conclusions from information and data; receiving and transmitting information accurately using oral and written communications
Ability to concentrate on tasks
Ability to remember details
Ability to make decisions
Ability to adjust to changes
Ability to examine/observe details
Ability to use math/calculations
Ability to talk, hear, touch, smell, see
Ability to maintain stamina during the work shift
Ability to maintain attention span during the work day
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under emotional stress
Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time
Ability to work in difficult interpersonal situations
Ability to travel locally between office locations
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures
Ability to work around electrical hazards
Ability to work around falling hazards (wearing a safety harness)
Ability to work around heavy machinery
Ability to work around sharp objects/tools
Ability to work at heights
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work around exposure to fumes, gases, odors, dirt, dust, grease, oil mud, and excessive noise
Ability to work on a shift schedule
Ability to work in close proximity/potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
Ability to wear PPE
Ability to maintain respirator fit
Ability to work outside
Ability to maintain a TWIC card
Ability to wear a uniform
Ability to maintain a high level of energy and productivity throughout the work shift

Nice To Haves

Fire fighting equipment (as training allows)

Responsibilities

Know, understand and execute company policies and procedures for the safe handling, storage and transfer products.
Physically perform the functions required to connect hoses to/from various containers such as totes, iso-containers, trailers, railcars, barges, vessels, etc.
Operate a variety of utility systems, machines, cranes, product and environmental control systems.
Comply with all regulatory directives.
Check work orders for accuracy.
Validate all product transfers for inventory control; complete required paper work for Traffic Department.
Provide emergency response services at the terminal.
Clean tanks and lines.
Displace liquid from pipelines by use of "pigs" and pressurized air or nitrogen.
Participate in job specific training and classroom education and demonstrate competence to advance to next level of operations.
Follow company policies and comply with company regulations.
Cooperate with and support colleagues, supervisors and management.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.