Terminal Operator - Fairbanks

Experienced Terminal Operator assists the Terminal Manager and/or Lead Operators (Managers) to operate a bulk storage facility which includes 8product tanks, a truck rack, rail rack, a main office building .This position has a broad range of responsibilities and, under the general direction of the Managers, will ensure the safe and efficient movement of aviation-grade fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels and gasoline into and out of the facility.

Administrative responsibilities include assisting the Managers in the planning, budgeting, documenting, assessing and improving of site operations. Experienced Terminal Operator will be expected to work a shift type schedule 7 days on 7 days off which includes rotating day and night shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

Demonstrate advanced proficiency with industry best practices for petroleum terminal operations, providing mentorship, guidance, and training to junior staff, while effectively troubleshooting complex operational issues and coordinating routine maintenance activities to sustain optimal terminal performance.

Assist Managers to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient performance of terminal operations and maintenance activities in accordance with Company standards and regulatory guidelines.

Ensure the safety of self, employees and contractors and respond to system emergencies.

Maintain strong interpersonal, oral/written communication skills, and computer literacy.

Maintain strong planning, inventory management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of specifications, quality assurance and petroleum measurement procedures for all Company products.

Understand pipeline & piping components (i.e. valves, pumps, gauges) and the ability to maintain/repair this equipment as needed.

Understand the operation, of above ground storage tanks and cathodic protection systems.

Identify and implement process improvements as directed.

Know and provide consistent guidance for company policies, procedures and directives.

Know and provide direction to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and permits, including State required Contingency and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, United States Coast Guard (USCG) Facility Response Plans (FRP) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

Understand and assist in maintaining procedures for the prevention and response strategies for land and on-water spills.

Must be capable of doing physical labor including shoveling snow & gravel, cutting brush, climbing tank stairways, and working inside of confined spaces.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent; secondary training in a skilled trade (i.e., mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, electronic, equipment operator) is desirable.

Minimum of two years of experience in the petroleum pipeline and/or bulk fuel terminal operations, or equivalent, is preferred.

Must have an Alaska Driver's License with clean record; prefer CDL Class A with Hazardous Material endorsement.

Confined space work experience.

Equipment operating experience (i.e., loader, bobcat, forklift, man-lift, & vac truck).

Skilled in mechanical maintenance as related to petroleum storage and shipping facilities preferred.

Awareness of electronics and electrical equipment associated with pipeline operations preferred.

Strong knowledge of regulations as applicable to pipeline and terminal operations preferred.

Strong knowledge of petroleum liquids measurement and Petro Star, Inc. specific fuels preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with…