Lead Dockman

Energy Transfer LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Houston seeks a Dock Operations Technician to support loading and unloading crude vessels, monitor hoses, and ensure safety and compliance with SOPs. You will follow the Letter of Compliance from USCG, operate cranes, handle documentation, and coordinate with inspectors, barges, and vessel personnel.

On-call availability and a valid driver's license required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least three years in dock operations; familiarity

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3 years of dock operations experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial operations and math.
• Ability to read SOPs, SDS, and other technical documents.
• 2+ years of terminal operations experience preferred.
• Must be available for on-call and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Have good communication skills and a good working relationship with HFOTCO employees, customers, inspectors, agents, barge/vessel personnel, and any other personnel conducting business with HFOTCO.
• Operate and troubleshoot the VCU's.
• Oversee the loading of crude oil vessels from docking to sailing.
• Maintain accurate time logs for loading vessels.
• Safely operates cranes and loading arms.
• Connect/disconnect loading arms and dock hoses on vessels and barges.
• Performs dock watch when vessels and barges are involved in transfers.
• Perform dock inspections and ensure the docks are kept clean and in good order.
• Available for overtime when needed.

Skills

Dock operations

SOP reading

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Have good communication skills and a good working relationship with other HFOTCO employees, customers, inspectors, agents, barge/vessel personnel, and any other personnel conducting business with HFOTCO.
• Understands and follows the contents of the "Letter of Compliance" issued to HFOTCO by the USCG.
• Operate and trouble shoot the VCU's.
• Have working knowledge of the ILS sampler and ET's crude samplers.
• Witness/record the inspectors opening/closing of the crude vessels.This includes gauging/temping, water cuts, sampling, calculations...
• Oversee the loading of crude oil vessels from docking to sailing.
• Prevent delays on loading vessels.
• Maintain accurate time logs for loading vessels.
• Safely operates cranes and loading arms.
• Properly connects/disconnects loading arms and dock hoses on vessels and barges.
• Performs dock watch when vessels and barges are involved in transfers.
• Properly maintains and completes all necessary paperwork and logs.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work area.
• Comply with SOP manual, spill response plan, and safety policies.
• Stay alert, monitor barge/vessels throughout entire move, and continuously adjust dock hoses to prevent damages.
• Perform dock inspections and ensure the docks are kept clean and in good order.
• Assist other operators when needed.
• Perform all other duties as needed or required by the Shift Supervisor.
• Available for overtime when needed.

Required education:

• High School or equivalent with 3 years of dock operations experience.

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

Work Environment

Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease and other petroleum products and chemicals.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; climb (e.g., ladders and stairs, etc.), stretch, turn, twist, reach; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time.
• Ability to use a variety of light to heavy tools necessary to conduct plant operations.
• Ability to operate crane and other equipment necessary for loading and unloading product.

Ability to operate all types of company vehicles