Operator- Blair Terminal

Operator Position

The purpose of the Operator position is to carry out the processes of: loading and unloading product, storing product and maintaining the grounds, buildings and equipment used during operations. This position, alongside others at the site, will be expected to work flexible shifts to support the business cycle of our customers, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends as required. Shift work is required for this role - 12 hours rotating shifts (6am to 6pm;

6pm to 6am).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform product loading and unloading functions and associated duties, in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Maintain operating equipment, buildings and grounds in accordance with operating procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, inspecting equipment; performing mechanical maintenance; advising appropriate personnel of or rectifying unsafe equipment or conditions; and, general cleaning of all terminal areas and ordering of supplies.
• Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, as appropriate. This includes testing and recording sample results, and, monitoring/recording gauge readings as appropriate.
• Maintain and update appropriate manuals and records/paperwork accurately.
• Comply with all training, environmental, health and safety programs of the Company/industry.
• Assist with training and development of other operators as appropriate.
• Interact and/or coordinate with Emergency Response Personnel discussions and/or training regarding environmental, health and safety situations.
• Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties should a hazardous material spill occur.
• Progress through and maintain skills acquired in the Operator Progression Program.
• Perform other duties requested by facility management necessary for proper operation of the facility (i.e. recordkeeping, development /implementation of procedures).
• Perform maintenance duties or provide assistance to emergency situations at other Company locations as directed by Company management personnel.
• Participate in the development and implementation of capital and maintenance projects.
• Assume management responsibilities of facility when facility manager is absent.

Successful incumbents will have:

• High School graduate or equivalent; plus equivalent of 2 years college, Military/technical training, or related work experience
• Ability to understand and follow operating procedures
• Refrigeration knowledge commensurate with position level
• Good communication skills
• HAZMAT certified (post-employment requirement)
• Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team-oriented action
• Must have basic computer skills and be capable of data entry and information retrieval
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language.

Position Scope/Contribution:

• May be required to travel to and work at different facility locations for limited periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Works in variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.).
• Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response requirements discussed below).
• Incumbents are "on-call" (24 hours per day) for pre-designated time periods. While "on-call", incumbents must be located within reasonable proximity of facility (approx. 30 min-45 min driving time).
• Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful positions.
• Occasionally required to climb to and maneuver at heights of approximately 80-100 ft.
• Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product loading.
• Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating environment.
• Shift work is required. 12 hours rotating shifts (6am to 6pm; 6pm to 6am). Work may be necessary on nights, holidays, and weekends with little or no advanced notice on occasion.

Emergency Response Personnel Requirements:

• Ammonia terminal operators are required to function as emergency responders in the event of a hazardous material (anhydrous ammonia) spill. There are two basic roles which operators could be expected to perform: (1) Hazardous Material Technician and (2) Incident Commander (under 29 CFR (q)). Points of note are:
• The usual exposure level will be below the PEL. In an emergency situation the exposure level could be immediately dangerous to life and health (see MSDS for PEL and IDLH). For initial entry, personal protective equipment will be used including a Level A encapsulated suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which weighs approximately 35 lbs
• Emergency response may be indoors or outside where weather conditions can range from extreme heat to extreme cold
• Medical treatment of victims is designated to local community emergency responders but the Incident Commander and Hazardous Material Technicians could administer first aid and CPR on a Good Samaritan basis in an emergency

Hazardous Materials Technician

- Physical requirements:

• Wear Level A protective suits and self-contained breathing apparatus in order to…