Facility Service Operator - Brownsville, TX

Gulfstar Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstar Industries seeks a Facility Services Operator to support refinery and terminal locations, connecting/disconnecting tanker trucks, rail cars, ships or barges for loading or unloading liquids or bulk cargos, and performing light maintenance. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, operating flares/VDU, and complying with safety processes.

Requires TWIC, medical clearance, drug/alcohol testing, valid license; rail car experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• TWIC required for access to regulated facilities.
• Pre-employment medical examination must be cleared.
• DCCHA drug & alcohol testing policy compliance required.
• Valid driver's license in resident state.
• Rail car experience is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Spot, connect and disconnect Tank Trucks or Rail Cars for loading/unloading liquids or bulk cargos.
• Monitor loading/unloading of Tank Trucks or Rail Cars.
• Spot, connect and disconnect cargo hoses to/from cargo ships or barges.
• Monitor and operate shore side flare or vapor destruction unit.
• Operate forklifts and cranes as required.
• Attend safety meetings and participate in JSA's (job safety analysis).
• Perform light facility maintenance and housekeeping as needed.

Skills

TWIC

Medical Certification

Drug & Alcohol Clearance

Driver's License

Rail Car Experience

Job description

Description

The Facility Services Operator performs a variety of duties at refinery and terminal customer locations, including connecting/ disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargo and light facility maintenance.

• Spot, connect, disconnect Tank Trucks or Rail Cars for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos.
• Monitor the loading or unloading of Tank Trucks or Rail Cars.
• Spot, connect, disconnect cargo hoses to or from Cargo Ships or Barges for the loading or unloading of liquid or bulk cargos.
• Monitor and Operate Shore Side Flare or VDU (vapor destruction unit).
• Monitor the loading or unloading of Cargo Ships or Barges.
• Ability to Climb Stair Ways and / or Ladders for Gauging, Sampling, and Gathering Temperatures on Shore Tanks, Tank Trucks, or Rail Cars.
• Ability to Climb Gangways for Boarding Cargo Ships or Barges.
• Open and Close Valves throughout the Facility for Transfers to or from Shore Tanks to Tank. Trucks, Rail Cars, Cargo Ships, Barges, or Shore Tank to Shore Tank.
• Obtain Certifications and Operate Forklifts and Shore Side Cranes.
• Operate Locomotive and/or work the ground for In-Plant Rail Car Switching.
• Clear and Clean Shore Side Pipelines and Hoses for Various Liquid Cargos.
• Perform Facility Specific Duties in Accordance with Facility and Gulfstar SOP's.
• Perform Light Plant Maintenance Up to and Including Housekeeping and Lawn Services as needed or requested.
• Fill in or cover as needed at other Facilities and Call-Out Docks.
• Attend and participate in all company Safety Meetings.
• Attend and participate in Customer Safety Meetings.
• Perform JSA's (job safety analysis).
• Attend and Maintain Area Safety Council Training.
• Adhere to Company and Facility Specific Safety Guidelines.

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• TWIC - Must posses a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Medical Certification - Must clear a Pre-Employment Examination.
• Drug & Alcohol Clearance - Must pass and remain compliant with Pre-Employment, Annual, Random, Post Incident, and Reasonable Suspicion for DCCHA Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy.
• Drivers License - Must posses a valid Driver's License in resident state.
• Rail Car Experience a plus

Success Factors

• Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Physical Demands

• Multilimbed Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Weight - Lift, grip, pull or hold up to 80 pounds to waist and carry up to 300 feet.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Walking - Walk one to four miles per job.

Working Conditions

• Environment - Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Technology

• Employee Information Management Systems - QuickBase
• CBT Safety Training Software - Complete all safety training topics, as they are assigned through Moxie Media.
• Company Cell Phone - Review and respond to company email communications, as needed.

Tools

• Hand Tools -
• GSI issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• PPE - Employee is required to provide and maintain their own hand tools