PLANT OPERATOR

AccuTrans Inc.; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuTrans Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator in Port Arthur, TX to support refinery and terminal operations at customer facilities.

The role involves connecting and disconnecting tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos, monitoring transfers, and performing light maintenance. Qualified candidates will hold a valid driver license, a TWIC card, and be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License and transportation.
• TWIC card required.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen.
• Physical stamina to lift, climb, and operate fueling hoses and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Spot, connect, and disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos.
• Monitor loading/unloading of cargos and operate shore side equipment.
• Open/close valves for transfers between shore tanks and vehicles.
• Operate fork lifts and shore side cranes after certifications.
• Perform light maintenance, housekeeping, and basic grounds work as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

TWIC card

Strong reading/writing

Job description

# PLANT OPERATORPort Arthur Office - Port Arthur, TX 77642## Description**Job Summary**Our Facility Service Operators perform a variety of duties at refinery and terminal customer locations including connecting/disconnect 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 fork lifts 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**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 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.