Terminal Operator

Terminal Operator Position Description
Dedicated to providing security to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and 401(k).

Primary Purpose:
Perform liquid product handling of a variety of chemicals and petrochemicals in an industrial work environment. The product handling will be by way of ships, barges, tank-to-tank transfers, tank car, and tank truck, boiler operations and/or other work required within the terminal.

Responsibilities:
* Perform associated work as directed by supervision consistent with standard operating procedures, state and local regulations in a safe, timely and cost effective manner
* Climbing elevated tanks to determine the volume of material in the tank via a gauging process
* Open and close valves, connect and disconnect hoses in order to allow for the proper product transfer
* Perform daily walk around inspections of equipment over a multi-acre facility
* Conducts spill clean-up operations as required
* Performs housekeeping responsibilities around operational activities, on the grounds and at the buildings
* Properly label containers and vessels as required per DOT regulations
* Actively participate in safety program, procedure and policy training, including any required testing
* Regular and predictable attendance
* Complete required customer and company documentation such as bills of lading in a clear and legible manner
* Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements

Educational Requirement:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Requirements:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a bulk liquid terminal operator
* Familiarity with pipe wrenches, combination wrenches and other similar tools
* Must possess and maintain a drivers' license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
* Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication/division and percentages, are required
* The ability to work from written and verbal instructions
* English language fluency
* Ability to work with others, takes direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules
* Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
* Successful completion of background check and drug screen upon offer

Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
* Must be able to wear standard PPE (hard hat, goggles, rain gear, steel toe boots, gloves)
* Must be able to stand, sit or walk for long periods of time, up to 12 hours in duration
* Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
* Must not have a fear of water or heights (over 32 feet)
* Able to traverse uneven and slippery walking surfaces
* Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, as a majority of the time will be working outside
* Must be willing to work hours during the week and/or weekends, holidays and emergencies in a 24 our per day operation
Preferred Experience:
* Trade school, formal training/significant work experience handling Hazardous liquid chemicals, or Associates degree
* Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, Industrial Hygiene and other industry regulations.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.