Operator

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Holidays

Life/AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vopak is seeking an Operator to contribute to energy security and the energy transition. You will load and unload products safely while working as a team with operations staff, following supervisor guidance and safety protocols.

The role offers a market-based salary with attractive bonuses, plus benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, holidays, life/AD&D insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English reading, writing and speaking.
• Understand safety procedures and OSHA-related guidelines.
• Able to read and interpret written instructions and regulatory documents.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products safely and efficiently as instructed.
• Follow supervisor directions and work as part of a team of operations personnel.
• Open/close valves as required and monitor gauges and paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

English Fluency

Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Reading & Writing

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operator at Vopak

Start your career as an Operator at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

What will you do as an Operator?

This position ensures that all products are loaded or unloaded safely and efficiently and performs work as instructed by supervisors functioning as a team member with other operations personnel.

What do we offer you?

A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses.

• Group health insurance where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs.
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan.
• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays).
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What do we expect from you as an Operator?

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Experience in terminal operations preferred but not required.
• Must possess valid state Driver’s License.
• Good communications skills; fluent in English including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions and directions.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow U.S. Coast Guard manuals and other regulatory documents as applicable.
• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, including OSHA standards and regulations.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and long division; ability to work with fractions and perform various mathematical conversions commonly used in petrochemical industry.
• Basic computer knowledge and user ability including database systems and other programs and applications used at location.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments.
• Understanding of general business concepts.
• Must be able to work varying and/or rotating shifts.
• Understanding of Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA.
• Eagerness to Learn.
• Communication & Listening.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Discipline.
• Teamwork.

What does your day look like?

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary.
• Opens and closes valves by hand or by use of computer for valves with remote operation.
• Ensures correct tank lineup for various receipt and delivery operations; performs tank gauging and temperature verification; completes associated paperwork.
• Reviews operation orders for errors; verifies proper backup, tank selection and suitability of equipment or material.
• Loads and unloads railroad tank cars, trucks and ships and barges as assigned; loosens or tightens bolts manually using large wrenches; crawls under tank cars, walks on docks, hooks up and releases hoses; positions mechanical load arm or connects product hoses; reviews and completes documentation; monitors gauges; adjusts flow rates; follows written or oral instructions.
• Ascends and descends ladders and stairs to manually gauge tanks.
• Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies following safety guidelines and procedures; uses equipment, chemicals and procedures appropriate to the situation to mitigate damages.
• Cleans truck stations by scraping and sweeping; cleans and realigns pipe lines; performs miscellaneous cleaning activities as assigned.
• Performs simple maintenance including small to medium valve change out, hose change out, small project painting, fitting change out, refill pump oilers, etc.
• Participates in and completes all assigned training programs.
• Understands and ensures all work performed meets Federal and State OSHA requirements as well as Company safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, RCRA requirements; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements.
• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 100°+ and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0° in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee will enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments, potentially for lengthy periods of time. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. Loud sounds and vibrations will be experienced at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances and carrying tools weighing up to 15 pounds), crawl, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required, for extended periods of time, to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee will be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; must be able to twist around repeatedly. The employee will be required to climb ladders and storage tanks up to 50' in height. The employee will be required to enter confined spaces and crawl under rail cars or trucks. The employee will lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds including overhead; must be able to carry up to 25 pounds over a distance of up to 30 yards. The employee must be able to roll and tip dolly holding 55 gallon trash receptacle. Must be able lift and secure hose flanges; align and connect/disconnect 6" to 8" hoses manually. Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by car, truck or other land vehicles.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

About Vopak

Citizens and businesses everywhere can switch on the lights and go about their day, without ever having to wonder whether the energy is available. Vopak provides infrastructure solutions for storing the products that make it possible. But our tanks and terminals alone don’t get the job done. Our people do. That’s why we say: there is human energy inside.

Read more about us at www.careersatvopak.com.