Terminal Operator

IMTT•Lemont, IL

About The Position

The Terminal Operator is responsible for product movements involving chemical handling of barges, rail cars, and tank trucks. The role includes safely handling customer-stored products according to operating procedures while minimizing environmental impacts. The operator identifies and records problems, including non-conformances, incidents, and near misses; initiates, implements, and verifies solutions; and supports continuous improvement in quality, health, safety, security, and environmental performance. The position operates mainly outdoors and involves assigned shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Typical facility operating hours are 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. Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice. This is a non-exempt, hourly position; employees must accurately record all hours worked, and overtime is paid in accordance with FLSA and company policy.

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 work in confined spaces and over water, and not be afraid of heights.
Ability to operate manual valves and distinguish measurements and increments on gauging tapes and pressure gauges.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and ladders, including at heights over 40 feet, negotiate uneven surfaces, and carry up to 45 pounds.
Ability to see 20/20 with no color vision deficiencies and to hear, naturally or with corrective lenses or hearing aids as applicable.
Ability to stand or walk for extensive periods.
Ability to use hand tools and exert a reasonable push/pull force.
Ability to wear a respirator, subject to certification 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; the position is also subject to random drug screening.
Must accurately record all hours worked.
Availability for assigned shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Adhere to facility rules, company policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures.
Immediately report incidents and unsafe situations to the Supervisor.
Handle barge product movements, including loading, unloading, and connecting and disconnecting hoses.
Handle 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 cleanly and efficiently and maintain housekeeping.
Attend required safety, environmental, and operations training classes.
Ensure proper tank temperature for customer products.
Complete all assigned task paperwork, including paperwork associated with truck, rail car, barge, and transfer movements.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor relating to the facility's safety, efficiency, and quality operations.
Identify and record non-conformances, incidents, and near misses; initiate, implement, and verify solutions.