Plant Operator: Refinery & Terminal Operations

Accutrans; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Accutrans is seeking a Facility Service Operator to perform loading/unloading at refinery/terminal locations in Port Arthur, TX. You will connect/disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, ships, or barges and operate related equipment at customer facilities.

The role requires passing a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen, holding a valid driver license and TWIC, and meeting stamina and safety requirements to handle heavy tasks and climb stairs or ladders as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• TWIC card is required for access to facility.
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen.
• Sufficient stamina to lift up to 60 lbs and perform tasks safely.
• Ability to climb 8–10 ft stairs or ladders for gauging trucks.
• Color vision and depth perception to recognize coded components.
• Hearing ability to detect alarms and unusual machinery noises.
• Strong reading/writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spot, connect, and disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading.
• Monitor loading/unloading of liquids and bulk cargos.
• Monitor and operate shore side flare or vapor destruction unit.
• Open/close valves for transfers between shore tanks and transportation modes.
• Obtain certifications and operate fork lifts and shore side cranes.
• Operate locomotive and perform in-plant rail car switching.
• Clean and clear shore side pipelines and hoses for cargos.
• Perform light plant maintenance including housekeeping and lawn tasks as requested.
• Fill in at other facilities and call-out docks as needed.
• Maintain Area Safety Council training and participate in safety meetings.
• Follow all company and site safety guidelines.

Skills

Valid Driver License

TWIC card

Pre-employment screen

Physical stamina

Climb ladders

Color vision

Hearing alarms

Read/write/communicate

Job description

Accutrans is seeking a Facility Service Operator to perform loading/unloading at refinery/terminal locations in Port Arthur, TX. You will connect/disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, ships, or barges and operate related equipment at customer facilities.

The role requires passing a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen, holding a valid driver license and TWIC, and meeting stamina and safety requirements to handle heavy tasks and climb stairs or ladders as needed.