Lead Dockman

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Houston, TX, is seeking a Lead Dockman to oversee docking operations and crude oil vessel loading. The role requires handling crane operations, valve and hose connections, and ensuring accurate logs while maintaining safety and SOP compliance.

Ideal candidates will have dock operations experience, basic industrial knowledge, and be available for on-call overtime as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position in a busy terminal environment.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent with 3 years of dock operations experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability.
• 2+ years of experience in terminal operations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the loading of crude oil vessels from docking to sailing.
• Safely operate cranes and loading arms.
• Maintain accurate time logs for loading vessels and complete all necessary paperwork and logs.
• Witness/record inspectors' opening/closing of crude vessels, including gauging and sampling.
• Stay alert to monitor vessels and adjust dock hoses to prevent damages.
• Perform dock inspections and ensure docks are kept clean and in good order.

Education

High School or equivalent with 3 years of dock operations experience

Job description

Job Description

Lead Dockman - ( 2610003494 )

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 Skills

Required Education

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Primary Location

United States-TX-HOUSTON

Work Locations

Houston TX Jacintoport (100000605) 15855 Jacintoport Blvd Houston 77015-6575

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

No

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws .click here

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.