PLANT OPERATOR

Accutrans; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accutrans is seeking Facility Service Operators in Decatur, AL to perform duties at refinery and terminal locations, including connecting/disconnecting tanker trucks, rail cars, ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos, and light facility maintenance. The role reports to the local office and works from customer facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license, TWIC card, ability to pass pre-employment screening, and the stamina to handle physical tasks,

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen.
• Must have physical stamina to lift up to 60 pounds and climb stairs.
• Must have color vision and depth perception for safety.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Spot, connect, and disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, ships or barges for loading or unloading.
• Monitor loading/unloading of vehicles and cargos.
• Operate shore side flare or vapor destruction unit.
• Open/close valves for transfers between shore tanks and transports.
• Obtain certifications and operate forklift and shore side cranes.
• Operate locomotive and perform in-plant rail car switching.
• Clear and clean shore side pipelines and hoses.
• Perform light maintenance and housekeeping as requested.
• Fill in at other facilities and call-out docks as needed.
• Maintain Area Safety Council Training and participate in safety meetings.
• Adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Valid Driver License

TWIC card

Physical stamina

Color vision

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Tools

Forklift operation

Shore side cranes

Job description

Job Location: Decatur, AL 35601

Job Summary

Our Facility Service Operators perform a variety of duties at refinery and terminal customer locations including connecting/disconnecting tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos and light facility maintenance. This position reports to their area's corresponding office and works out of a customer facility.

Key Job Responsibilities in Refinery and/or Terminal Operations

• Spot, connect, disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos
• Monitor the loading or unloading of tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships, or barges
• Monitor and operate shore side flare or VDU (vapor destruction unit)
• Open and close valves throughout the facility for transfers to or from shore tanks to tanker trucks, or rail cars or boarding cargo ships and barges
• Obtain certifications and operate forklift and shore side cranes
• Operate locomotive along with working the ground for in‑plant rail car switching
• Clear and clean shore side pipelines and hoses for various liquid cargos
• Perform light plant maintenance up to and including housekeeping and lawn services as requested
• Fill in as needed at other facilities and call‑out docks
• Maintain current Area Safety Council Training and participate in company and customer safety meetings
• Adhere to company and facility specific safety guidelines

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid Driver License and transportation
• TWIC card
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment physical, drug and alcohol screen
• Must have the physical stamina to climb, lift, carry and pull on fueling hoses of 60 pounds to complete the task & still have the foresight to recognize when assistance is needed
• Ability to climb 8‑10 foot stairways and / or ladders for gauging trucks
• Must possess color vision and depth perception sufficient to recognize color‑coded objects such as electrical components, navigation lights, hazardous cargo placards, warning signals, and valves
• Must be capable of hearing alarms, unusual noises in operating machinery, and signals from boat or personnel by radio, telephone, or voice communicator
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively