Terminal Operator

IMTT•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Tank Farm Terminal Operator is responsible for safe and efficient loading and unloading of tank trucks, rail cars, barges, and ships with a variety of specialty chemicals. This position will be required to learn and safely operate terminal equipment and perform daily operating functions in conjunction with the loading and unloading activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience in field operations, preferably in the chemical or Petro-Chemical industry.
Professional safety training and/or experience in industrial firefighting.
Valid Driver’s License
TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT’s terminal locations.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
Knowledge of basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions).
Capable of participating in the terminal emergency response organization
Proficient in the use of computer automated control and monitoring systems.
Ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights.
Ability to wear and use a respirator and PPE.
Because the facility and adjoining facilities handle hazardous materials, the labor force must be able to evacuate quickly from any location of the facility without assistance in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Control and monitor transfers of the various bulk liquid fine chemicals stored and handled at the facility.
Physically establish connections between the facility’s transfer lines, vessels, barges, rail cars and trucks.
Understand printed load orders and confirm that the proper quantities are transferred by utilizing flow meters, batch controllers, tank gauging systems, etc.
Assist in generating the proper transfer documentation and shipping documents.
When necessary, verify automated tank gauging systems with tape gauges and volume calculations.
Open and close motor operated and manual valves.
Activate and monitor product transfer pumps.
Monitor tank and line heating systems.
Empty transfer lines by means of “pigging”.
Perform first level mechanical maintenance on pumps, valves, filters, loading arms, etc.
Assist in responding to terminal emergencies such as spills and fire.