Rack LineUp Operator
Energy Transfer LP | |
United States, Texas, Houston | |
Feb 06, 2025 | |
Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Rack Line-up Operator is responsible for ensuring correct line-ups for truck and rail product movements are made and monitored. They must be able to work all aspects of Rail and Truck Operations and duties assigned to them by the Lead Operator/Shift Supervisor and be flexible enough to work in all capacities of Marine Operations as a Dock Operator when called upon to do so. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Understand and follow all Standard Operating procedures. * Good communication skills and a good working relationship with other HFOTCO employees, customers, contractors, railroad personnel, and any other personnel conducting business with HFOTCO. * Understand and follow all rules and guidelines set forth by HFOTCO in rack Standard Operating Procedures. * Safely operates and executes all pumps, steam, and air procedures. * Prepare line-ups for truck and rail product movements and ensure they are double-checked by another operator or supervisor before starting any move. * Properly connects/disconnects all 4" railcar hoses, 3" tank truck hoses, and steam hoses. * Periodically checks and monitors product levels of steaming railcars to prevent boil over. * Periodically checks and monitors product levels on tank trucks/rail cars that may be unloading or loading to confirm when the vessel is empty and to prevent pumps from running dry. * Verifies shore tank levels before discharging any tank trucks/rail cars to ensure available is sufficient for the required volume to be received. * Properly gauges and takes temperatures of shore tanks and tank cars. * Properly maintains and completes all necessary paperwork, logs, and gauge sheets. * Enter data into a computer and possess basic computer skills. * Comply with the SOP manual, spill response plan, and safety policies. * Stays alert and monitors tank trucks/rail cars throughout the entire move until such a time that transfer is completed. * Can safely work in the capacity of a Dockman when called upon to do so. * Assist other operators when needed. * Perform all other duties as needed or required by the lead Operator or Shift Supervisor. Required Education: * High School Diploma or GED Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level: * Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability. * Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures, SDS sheets, and other technical documents. * 2+ years of experience in terminal operations preferred but not required. * Must be available for on-call as scheduled * Must have a valid Driver's license * Must be able to obtain a TWIC card Working Conditions: * The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally. * Driving, walking, standing frequently. * Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting * Occasional overnight travel may be required. |