Terminal Operator

IMTT•Lemont, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Terminal Operator is responsible for product movements involving the chemical handling of barges, rail cars, and tank trucks. The role includes safely handling customer-stored products according to operating procedures and minimizing environmental impacts. The operator identifies and records non-conformances, incidents, and near misses; initiates, provides, implements, and verifies solutions; and supports continuous improvement in quality, health, safety, security, and environmental practices. The job operates mainly outdoors and includes assigned shifts that may involve nights, weekends, and holidays. Typical operations run Sunday at 11 p.m. through Friday at 11 p.m., with shifts from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., as well as varying shifts as needed. This is a non-exempt, hourly position. All hours worked must be recorded accurately, and overtime is paid in accordance with FLSA and company policy. Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for access to IMTT terminal locations.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.
Mechanical aptitude.
Mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces and over water, and be comfortable with heights.
Ability to operate manual valves and distinguish measurements and increments on a gauging tape and pressure gauges.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and ladders, including at heights over 40 feet, negotiate uneven surfaces, and carry up to 45 pounds.
Vision of 20/20 with no color vision deficiencies, and ability to hear naturally or with corrective lenses or hearing aids as specified in the posting.
Ability to stand or walk for extensive periods.
Ability to use hand tools and exert reasonable push/pull force.
Ability to wear a respirator, as certified through a medical examination by a licensed physician.
Ability to perform mathematical addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division manually or using a calculator.
Must pass a physical ability test, medical examination, and drug test; subject to random drug screening.
Must be able to work assigned shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Adhere to facility rules, company policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
Report incidents and unsafe situations immediately to the Supervisor.
Perform barge product movements, including loading, unloading, and connecting and disconnecting hoses.
Perform rail car product movements, including loading, unloading, connecting and disconnecting hoses, and using a track mobile to move rail cars.
Load and unload tank trucks.
Safely handle and document blends, pipeline transfers, gauging, and related duties.
Conduct operations in a clean and efficient manner and maintain housekeeping.
Attend required safety, environmental, and operations training classes.
Ensure customer products are maintained at the proper tank temperature.
Complete all required task paperwork, including paperwork associated with truck, rail car, barge, and transfer movements.
Perform other duties directed by the Supervisor related to the facility’s safety, efficiency, and quality operations.
Accurately record all hours worked.