AltaGas - Terminal Operator (Griffith, IN)

AltaGas - Terminal Operator 3

AltaGas is seeking a Terminal Operator 3 for our Griffith LPG Terminal! As a key member of our operations team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs). Commitment to safety and attention to detail are essential to maintain our high standards of operation.

Apply today to join our team and contribute to our safe and efficient operations!

What You'll Do:

• Follow all protocols for working safely, including around rail equipment and LPGs.
• Work at the direction of higher-level Operators to connect and disconnect trucks and railcars for unloading and loading LPGs.
• Ensure rail and truck loading and offloading activities take place in a safe and timely manner; periodically monitor equipment throughout the loading/offloading operation.
• Sample and test LPG products from trucks and rail tank cars.
• Perform visual inspections of incoming and outgoing rail tank cars.
• Complete required documents related to the inspection, unloading, and loading of rail tank cars.
• Perform general housekeeping in the Truck Rack and Rail Rack areas, including regularly emptying trash containers and oily waste containers, refilling grease containers, keeping the areas around compressors and pumps free of oil, and other housekeeping tasks.
• Ensure that sampling tubes, sample cylinders, freeze testers, and thermometers are brought out to the rail racks and truck rack when needed, and stored properly when not in use.
• Other duties, as assigned by Operators, per their level of training and qualifications.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess or ability to qualify for a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Ability to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits, and instruction manuals.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Unwavering commitment to safety.
• The successful candidate must be willing to comply with the following working conditions:
  • Work an 8-hour shift schedule and up to 16 hours as required, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks
  • Work near hot, high-speed machines, chemicals, and LPGs.
  • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection, respirators).
  • Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and extreme temperatures.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb 80 feet in height.
  • Work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Learn computer software associated with process operations.

Information for Applicants:

• This is a safety-sensitive position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, and drug and alcohol screen.

Where You'll Work:

Owned and operated by AltaGas, the Griffith LPG terminal directly supports domestic propane and butane marketing efforts. Equipped with inbound and outbound truck and rail infrastructure, the terminal is capable of handling approximately 12,000 Bbls/d and can be easily expandable to 30,000 Bbls/d. Underground caverns provide 700,000 barrels of storage and rail siding capacity exists for up to 220 railcars. Storage services are provided on a fee-for-service basis including to pipeline-connected refiners.

AltaGas is proud to value diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to applyto this role.