Terminal Operator

Energy Transfer•York, SC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of compressors, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, pipelines, and other propane storage terminal related equipment. This position ensures the cost effective and efficient operation of the propane storage terminal, pipeline, and associated equipment within NGL facilities and pipelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
0-6 Months of relevant experience
Effectively communicate with peers and management of various levels
Self-starter able work with little or no supervision
Carry a pager or cell phone allowing for shift hold over or shift reassignment, as well as call out at all hours
Able to use basic hand tools and operate basic product testing equipment
Proficient in mathematics and able to perform all required calculations
Proficient with Microsoft Suite
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residence
Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules
Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, and maintain equipment and systems at plant facilities which includes, but is not limited to: process controls and measurement, compressors, pumps, pump stations, pressure relief systems, instrument air systems, dehydrators, emergency shutdown systems, reciprocating compressors, and NGL storage and transfer facilities in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
Seek to optimize processing through facility by maintaining proper product specifications
Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions such as Start/Stop/Rate adjustment of equipment
Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and take corrective measures
Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary
Perform daily walk around inspections to identify potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained
Issue work permits to contractors performing work at the Terminal. This includes ensuring that pre-job safety meetings, lockout - tag-out, confined space entry, and gas tech monitoring requirements are met for all work performed at the Terminal
Ensure that all terminal equipment is functioning properly and report failures to Supervisor
Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives.
Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)
Remain knowledgeable of, and prepared to enact and coordinate the Emergency Response activities until relieved by supervisor or management personnel
Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to supervisor, customers, and other impacted parties in a prompt fashion
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures