Tank crewmember job description
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Example tank crewmember requirements on a job description
Tank crewmember requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in tank crewmember job postings.
Sample tank crewmember requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must meet physical and medical requirements
- Must possess a valid driver's license
Sample required tank crewmember soft skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Dedication to safety procedures and protocols
- Flexibility and adaptability
Tank crewmember job description example 1
W M Holdings Inc tank crewmember job description
**This role is 100% Remote - Must live in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, or Louisiana**
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**I. Job Summary**
This position performs tasks involving physical labor primarily performed in confined spaces at various locations as assigned by the Project Manager primarily inside above the ground storage tanks.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned
+ Transfers tank bottoms to another tank or into pipeline
+ Blends heavy paraffin or asphaltic type tank bottoms with crude oil, as the tank is being cleaned, and pumping the blended mix back into line or tank
+ Removes of floats roof seals
+ Raises and cribs collapsed floating roofs
+ Re-positions roof support legs on internal floating roof tanks while in service
+ Removes of collapses aluminum internal floating roofs
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
+ This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: None
+ Experience: Six (6) months of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
+ Basic Plus training completion - must pass within three (3) attempts
+ Experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred
+ Valid Driver License preferred
+ TWIC card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
+ HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
+ Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ Ability to work in confined spaces. Due to size of confined working space, preferred height of six (6) feet and under.
+ Ability to pass pre-employment physical and wear respirator, if required for project.
+ Must be willing to work around foul odors for extended periods of time.
+ Computer proficiency skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
+ Must have the ability to read and understand established environmental, operational and safety procedures.
+ Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.
+ Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
+ Ability to climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 20 and 30 pounds.
+ Ability to understand and follow directions.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job:
+ This job is performed primarily in a confined space with a single point of ingress/egress. Due to size of single point of ingress/egress weight restrictions may apply for safety reasons.
+ When not in confined area, work is performed outdoors.
+ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs, FR Tyvek coveralls, respirators and steel toe boots are required at all times while performing primary function due to regular exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, liquids and gases.
+ Regular exposure to extreme heat and cold dependent upon weather conditions.
+ Regular exposure to high sounds and noise levels.
+ May be required to work in high places of at least 14 feet up to 40 feet, depending on the type of tank.
+ Required to exert physical effort in handling objects heavier than 30 pounds frequently.
+ Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements frequently.
+ Required to be on your feet for extended periods of time, work on uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
+ Travel up to 100% of time.
+ Work long hours per project requirements.
+ Will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
**Benefits**
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**I. Job Summary**
This position performs tasks involving physical labor primarily performed in confined spaces at various locations as assigned by the Project Manager primarily inside above the ground storage tanks.
**II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned
+ Transfers tank bottoms to another tank or into pipeline
+ Blends heavy paraffin or asphaltic type tank bottoms with crude oil, as the tank is being cleaned, and pumping the blended mix back into line or tank
+ Removes of floats roof seals
+ Raises and cribs collapsed floating roofs
+ Re-positions roof support legs on internal floating roof tanks while in service
+ Removes of collapses aluminum internal floating roofs
**III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
+ This job has no supervisory duties.
**IV. Qualifications**
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
+ Education: None
+ Experience: Six (6) months of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
+ Basic Plus training completion - must pass within three (3) attempts
+ Experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred
+ Valid Driver License preferred
+ TWIC card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
+ HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
+ Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
+ Ability to work in confined spaces. Due to size of confined working space, preferred height of six (6) feet and under.
+ Ability to pass pre-employment physical and wear respirator, if required for project.
+ Must be willing to work around foul odors for extended periods of time.
+ Computer proficiency skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
+ Must have the ability to read and understand established environmental, operational and safety procedures.
+ Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.
+ Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
+ Ability to climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 20 and 30 pounds.
+ Ability to understand and follow directions.
**V. Work Environment**
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job:
+ This job is performed primarily in a confined space with a single point of ingress/egress. Due to size of single point of ingress/egress weight restrictions may apply for safety reasons.
+ When not in confined area, work is performed outdoors.
+ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs, FR Tyvek coveralls, respirators and steel toe boots are required at all times while performing primary function due to regular exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, liquids and gases.
+ Regular exposure to extreme heat and cold dependent upon weather conditions.
+ Regular exposure to high sounds and noise levels.
+ May be required to work in high places of at least 14 feet up to 40 feet, depending on the type of tank.
+ Required to exert physical effort in handling objects heavier than 30 pounds frequently.
+ Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements frequently.
+ Required to be on your feet for extended periods of time, work on uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
+ Travel up to 100% of time.
+ Work long hours per project requirements.
+ Will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
**Benefits**
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024