Terminal Operator

TLP Management Services LLC • Palmetto, FL

20d • $0 - $29

About The Position

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Terminal Operator safely operates terminal equipment used to receive, store, transfer, and load liquid bulk products by truck, pipeline, rail car, water vessel, or tank. The role also tests products and documents results, maintains terminal equipment, prepares terminal reports, and maintains the facility. This is a safety-sensitive position.

The Terminal Operator performs operational, inspection, inventory, product-quality, and maintenance duties; ensures employees, contractors, customers, and vendors follow terminal safety procedures; and participates in emergency situations as required. The job requires working outdoors in varied weather and temperature conditions, at heights, in cramped or confined spaces, and around mechanical equipment, tools, chemicals, fumes, and other workplace hazards. Overtime and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays are required as needed.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Candidates must complete a drug screen, functional employment physical, and background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong team player able to work independently.
• General knowledge of steam boilers, hot oil heaters, loading racks, product blenders, and automation systems.
• Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience.
• Ability to perform required mathematical calculations with or without a calculator.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in any weather condition.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent customer-service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include heavy lifting; climbing and working at heights; bending, stooping, and working with hand tools; standing and walking over large areas and uneven terrain; and maneuvering in place.
• Ability to handle 90-pound objects, taking frequency into consideration, and lift 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to use up to 100 ft./lbs. of force to operate cycling valves.
• Ability to climb heights exceeding 60 feet, use stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, and traverse elevated metal walkways.
• Ability to work in confined or restrictive spaces, including tanks and areas between compressors or vessels.
• Ability to perform maintenance in awkward positions and replace loading hose sections up to 100 feet long.
• Ability to sustain concentration and make decisions under pressure.
• Successful completion of a drug screen, functional employment physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with terminal automation software such as Toptech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate terminal equipment used to receive, store, transfer, and load liquid bulk products.
• Maintain awareness of personal and coworker safety and comply with applicable policies and procedures.
• Gauge storage tanks, take temperature readings, and obtain product samples.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and compliance inspections and maintain required logs.
• Take daily meter readings, calculate product inventories and meter readings, and enter them into the appropriate systems.
• Verify terminal equipment and safety devices are functioning properly and report equipment failures to a supervisor.
• Conduct daily walk-around inspections, identify potential risks, and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on pumps, valves, meters, compressors, motors, tanks, pipes, terminal buildings, and other operating equipment.
• Calibrate and adjust additive injection systems as required.
• Perform basic oil testing, including viscosity, A.P.I., and flash testing when necessary.
• Complete monthly Volumetric Additive Reconciliation documentation, take required product samples, conduct Quality Control tests, and maintain the Product Quality Log.
• Issue work permits to contractors and ensure pre-job safety meetings, lockout-tagout, confined-space entry, and gas-tech monitoring requirements are met.
• Ensure contractors, customers, and vendors follow company and terminal policies and procedures while accessing or working at the terminal.
• Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to appropriate individuals.
• Participate in emergency situations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours total for first-year employees, accruing at 3.08 hours bi-weekly
• Paid holidays: 9 company-recognized holidays
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED