Terminal Operator - BP Whiting

Kinder Morgan•Hammond, IN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate, monitor, and tend conveyor system through the use of automation that moves petroleum coke by belt conveyors, transfer towers to loading tower, or storage barn to reclaim systems, to load rail cars and trucks by performing the following duties. Support the on-site customers' 24/7/365 operations by working rotating schedules, inclusive of days, nights and weekend shifts. Operate heavy mobile equipment to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from inbound conveyors, storage and to outbound conveyors in a safe and efficient manner by performing the following duties. Essential functions, duties and responsibilities: • Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) to provide system control, equipment status, alarm notifications in the movement, and loading of Petroleum Coke • Monitor and track details such as interlocks, temperature and material level alarms, permissive signals, start/stop sequences to assist operations and maintenance in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems • Operate Kanawha Loading Tower to precisely control railcar loading of petroleum coke and maintain close monitoring of surge bin levels • Notify shift personnel of any faults within the system • Observe the movement of coke on conveyor • Operate dust suppression and rain bird systems to help control dust emissions and regulate product temperature • Operate D-9 Dozer with concave coal blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from conveyor to storage and storage to re-claim conveyor • Operate bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified level • Employ dozer day and night to push material to dozer trap in order to load out material while in an enclosed building • Operate a WA-500 wheel loader to scrape clean, dig and load petroleum coke into a conveyor; requires the ability to cut and grade material as necessary for miscellaneous projects on/and around terminal • As directed performs activities of co-workers • Operate forklift, skid steer, man-lift, and vacuum truck in addition to previously mentioned equipment • Maintain dozer, skid steer, man-lift, forklift, vacuum truck, wheel loader, and conveyor equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, adding gear lubricants, changing filters and documenting all activity performed on said piece of equipment • General clean up of coke thru the use of bobcat, shovels or water hose, cleans and perform basic housekeeping duties • Maintain radio communication with crew/Supervisor to insure proper equipment operation. • Communicate/coordinate unit operations with customer and outside operations personnel. • Interact with customer counterparts and supervision on a daily basis to coordinate and resolve daily tasks and issues • Work with the customer service representative to coordinate and track inventory, as well as waybill and BoL generation • Prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently • Notify supervisor of all breakdowns/malfunctions • Initiate sampler to take periodic coke samples, operate the Benetech freeze inhibitor system, and other auxiliary systems such as the coke barn tripper • Inspect metal detector and magnet to insure proper operation • Consolidate and run system reports as required • Maintain sign in/sign out log • Assist maintenance or other departments as required • Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to their supervisor • Attend daily and monthly safety meetings; participate in and show proficiency (through written exam) in general and site specific operations and maintenance training programs for KM environmental, health, and safety standards • CMMS Reporting

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Train to Operate D-9 Dozer and other heavy mobile equipment, i.e.: front-end loader, skid steer, man-lift, forklift, DOT-approved vac truck
Proficient with computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus the ability to learn HMI quickly
Able to carry out supervisor's instructions
Self-motivated
Safety in performance of duties common to the position
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and have willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment
Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones, such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also but not limited to heights in excess of five (5) feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on track rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain and high noise level in the work environment
Required to sit, stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Communicate with supervision, co-workers and contractors via radio and hand signals
Must wear FRC clothing
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Regular work attendance is required to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as dictated by operations
If required must be able to perform shift work, rotating day/night
24/7 operation 365 days a year (including all holidays)
Currently working 12HR rotating shifts (days: 5am to 5pm and nights: 5pm to 5am)

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree from a technical school
Prior control room experience
3-5 years of experience operating heavy mobile equipment
Sinter/coal experience

Responsibilities

Utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) to provide system control, equipment status, alarm notifications in the movement, and loading of Petroleum Coke
Monitor and track details such as interlocks, temperature and material level alarms, permissive signals, start/stop sequences to assist operations and maintenance in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
Operate Kanawha Loading Tower to precisely control railcar loading of petroleum coke and maintain close monitoring of surge bin levels
Notify shift personnel of any faults within the system
Observe the movement of coke on conveyor
Operate dust suppression and rain bird systems to help control dust emissions and regulate product temperature
Operate D-9 Dozer with concave coal blade attached across front to gouge out, level, and distribute petroleum coke from conveyor to storage and storage to re-claim conveyor
Operate bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified level
Employ dozer day and night to push material to dozer trap in order to load out material while in an enclosed building
Operate a WA-500 wheel loader to scrape clean, dig and load petroleum coke into a conveyor; requires the ability to cut and grade material as necessary for miscellaneous projects on/and around terminal
As directed performs activities of co-workers
Operate forklift, skid steer, man-lift, and vacuum truck in addition to previously mentioned equipment
Maintain dozer, skid steer, man-lift, forklift, vacuum truck, wheel loader, and conveyor equipment by performing preventive maintenance, i.e.: lubricating, cleaning, adding gear lubricants, changing filters and documenting all activity performed on said piece of equipment
General clean up of coke thru the use of bobcat, shovels or water hose, cleans and perform basic housekeeping duties
Maintain radio communication with crew/Supervisor to insure proper equipment operation.
Communicate/coordinate unit operations with customer and outside operations personnel.
Interact with customer counterparts and supervision on a daily basis to coordinate and resolve daily tasks and issues
Work with the customer service representative to coordinate and track inventory, as well as waybill and BoL generation
Prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently
Notify supervisor of all breakdowns/malfunctions
Initiate sampler to take periodic coke samples, operate the Benetech freeze inhibitor system, and other auxiliary systems such as the coke barn tripper
Inspect metal detector and magnet to insure proper operation
Consolidate and run system reports as required
Maintain sign in/sign out log
Assist maintenance or other departments as required
Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to their supervisor
Attend daily and monthly safety meetings; participate in and show proficiency (through written exam) in general and site specific operations and maintenance training programs for KM environmental, health, and safety standards
CMMS Reporting