Tank farm operator job description

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to climb inside/outside vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to diesel engine fumes or airborne particles. Must be able to wear protective clothing and may be required to wear an air-supplied respirator. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand tools, Long-handled tools, Respirator, Protective clothing, Steam cleaner, Vacuum truck, Pumps, Hoses.

SIMILAR JOBS:

This is a single incumbent position where essential functions may be shared with coworkers in the tank farm.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of World Oil to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition or genetic characteristic, physical or mental disability, family care or medical leave status, military status, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Tank Farm Operator 1

The Tank Farm Operator 1 will operate and maintain assigned equipment performing tasks, such as the transportation of various cargoes, as required while assisting the crew with other duties.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading Vessels
• Gauge’s petroleum products transferred to and from tanks, trucks, rail cars.
• Performs valve lineups, switch and tank changes as required to move petroleum products in and out of storage tanks.
• Works diligently and follows all safety requirements to prevent product contamination, spills and avoid product loss.
• Performs tank inspections, make routine daily inspection of facilities.
• Assists drivers, performs vessel, truck and rail rack operations duties as assigned.
• Maintains location appearance, repair and replace equipment, maintain facility.
• May perform other general maintenance responsibilities as directed.
• Works in a safe manner, which follows company safety policies and standards.
• You may be asked to participate in an Emergency Response Team (ERT); please understand that participation in the ERT is both an expectation and condition of employment.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GES is required.
• 1 + years of experience in similar setting preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical and background check.
• Basic mathematical ability and understanding is required to successfully perform tank measurements, read gauges, set up product transfers into and out of tanks. This includes the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, convert fractions to decimals and vice versa, etc.

Physical Demands: (summary for job description posting)

• Operator must be able to work at heights and around water at marine facility.
• Work is done outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Details: (for hourly positions)

• Shift work - must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Will be subject to call out
• Non-Exempt position

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UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

Pilot plants at UOP are bench scale assemblies of high pressure equipment where experiments are conducted for the purpose of catalyst and process development for the Refinery and Petrochemical industries. As a Tank Farm Operator with the Support Group, you will be supporting the pilot plants in producing quality data for our customers. Activities supported by this role include preparing and delivering feedstocks, blending chemicals & hydrocarbon feeds, handling plant liquid & solid products, ordering chemicals, maintaining ownership over vessels & tanks. You will be responsible for your work area to ensure safe and efficient operation and you will make use of the Honeywell Operating System to continuously make improvements.

Job Duties Include:

+ Forklift usage for handling drums, pressurized vessels and cylinders containing chemicals.

+ Operating/handling valve assemblies, various fittings, hose connections, transfer lines, pumps etc. to generate blends of chemicals used in pilot plant testing.

+ Handling incoming pilot plant product samples, tracking and storing in designated storage areas.

+ Sampling chemical blends and plant products for delivery to analytical labs using appropriate PPE and designated containers.

+ Ordering chemicals and feedstocks for our customers via SAP.

+ In-person inspection of site equipment, vessels, equipment, containment areas etc. per compliance policies.

+ Ability to occasionally climb ladders, especially for bulk tanks and various vessels.

+ Lifting and manipulation of containers, samples, and other objects up to 35 pounds may be required.

+ Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required.

+ Ability to wear a full-face respirator as well as understanding per OSHA guidelines any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted.

+ Potential for cross-training and conducting work in other areas of the support group including reactor loadings, meter calibrations, servicing of plant parts and various equipment, operating distillation columns.

WE VALUE

+ Prior experience working in a manufacturing/industrial environment from a front-line role.

+ Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in previous roles.

+ Knowledgeable experience working with hazardous chemicals within a manufacturing environment.

+ Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures.

+ Forklift Experience.

+ Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and within a group setting.

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Ability to assist in standardizing work processes and leading improvement initiatives.

+ Creative problem solving, troubleshooting skills.

+ Intermediate math and computer skills including experience with Excel, Outlook, and Word.

YOU MUST HAVE

+ HS Diploma or GED.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.