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About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• TWIC Card eligibility
• No experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy
• Expected to exercise good judgment
• Initiative and organizational abilities required for meeting deadlines and establishing priorities
• Expected to maintain good working relationships with all Company personnel, customers and contract personnel
• Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
• Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits
• Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities with limited supervision
• Ability to take directions from supervisors
• Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions

Nice To Haves

• one year experience in terminal operations preferred
• Safety training and hazard training preferred
• Spill response training for pipeline and rack area preferred
• Fire training preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of asphalt and petroleum products via barge, rail, pipeline, and truck.
• May perform duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline.
• Conducts maintenance and accounting responsibilities in accordance with established company and governmental regulations.
• Assists in the operations, maintenance, safety, and environmental matters as directed by the Terminal Manager or designee.
• Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24-hours per day/7 days per week).
• Responsible for all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products.
• May be responsible for filter changes.
• Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report, and rack activity report.
• Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate NuStar personnel.
• Ensures that customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
• Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• May be accountable for sampling and taking inventory measurements.
• Assists with product blending and transfers as instructed.
• Operates truck loading and unloading equipment as instructed.
• Assists with barge receipts and delivers as instructed.
• Operates forklifts and other machinery as instructed.
• Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times.
• Interacts with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
• Trains new drivers and make sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
• Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
• Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
• Keeps overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimizes company liability.
• Improves operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.