Ammonia Terminal Operator - Garner

CF Industries; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + incentive

Healthcare options

Well-being program

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Generous time off

Job summary

CF Industries in Iowa seeks a Terminal Operator to load/unload product, store, and maintain grounds and equipment. The site runs 24/7 with rotating swing shifts, including overnights. You will follow procedures, maintain equipment, perform inspections, and support safety and emergency response activities. Training, supervision, and capital/maintenance project involvement are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Inspect equipment, perform mechanical maintenance, advise appropriate personnel of or rectify unsafe equipment or conditions, and perform general cleaning of all terminal areas and ordering supplies.
• Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, testing and recording sample results, and monitoring/recording gauge readings.
• 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 (e.g., 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.

Skills

Good communication

Computer basics

Independent or team action

Read/write English

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of the Terminal 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. The site operates 24/7; therefore, rotating swing shifts (including overnights) will be necessary.

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.
• Inspect equipment, perform mechanical maintenance, advise appropriate personnel of or rectify unsafe equipment or conditions, and perform general cleaning of all terminal areas and ordering supplies.
• Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, testing and recording sample results, and monitoring/recording gauge readings.
• 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 (e.g., 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Working Conditions

Works in a variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.). Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response requirements). Incumbents are “on‑call” 24 hours per day for pre‑designated time periods and must be located within a reasonable proximity of the facility (approx. 30‑45 minutes driving time). Manages over uneven and/or slippery surfaces, assumes physically awkward and stressful positions, and may be required to climb to heights of approximately 80‑100 feet. Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product loading. Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating environment.

Emergency Response

• Ammonia terminal operators are required to function as emergency responders in the event of a hazardous material (anhydrous ammonia) spill.
• Operators may perform two basic roles: Hazardous Material Technician and Incident Commander (under 29 CFR 1910.120(q)).
• Hazardous Material Technician responsibilities include wearing Level A protective suits and self‑contained breathing apparatus, patching/plugging leaks, deploying 200 ft of fire hose, using tools to plug piping leaks, performing diking or ditching measures, climbing stairs to the top of an ammonia tank (approx. 90 feet), installing valves, hauling emergency response equipment, and assisting local fire department and authorities.
• Incident Commander responsibilities involve guiding and directing emergency response efforts from an upwind location, typically wearing Level D protective gear and surveilling the response area.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full‑time employees.
• High‑quality healthcare options.
• Well‑being incentive program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off, including time off to volunteer.

Travel

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

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