Operator

Koninklijke Vopak N.V.; Deer Park (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance with 50% coverage

401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays

Job summary

Koninklijke Vopak N.V. is hiring an Operator in Deer Park, Ohio. Join a team dedicated to safety, energy security, and diverse work environments. This role involves loading and unloading products safely while following strict safety guidelines.

As an Operator, you'll need a High School Diploma, communication skills, and the ability to work in varying shifts. Vopak offers market-based salaries, health insurance, and various growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Experience in terminal operations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, including OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all products are loaded or unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Follows safety procedures and practices.
• Loads and unloads railroad tank cars, trucks, and ships.

Skills

Communication & Listening

Planning & Organizing

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Eagerness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Overview

Start your career as an Operator at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Operator at Vopak.

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.

Core responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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 do we offer you?

• Market‑based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses.
• Various growth opportunities.
• 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.

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

• Regularly required to walk (sometimes over long distances and carrying tools weighing up to 15 pounds), crawl, sit, speak, and hear.
• Required, for extended periods of time, to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; must be able to twist around repeatedly.
• Required to climb ladders and storage tanks up to 50’ in height.
• Required to enter confined spaces and crawl under rail cars or trucks.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds including overhead; must be able to carry up to 25 pounds over a distance of up to 30 yards.
• 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: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee may be required to travel by car, truck or other land vehicles.