Remote Operated Equipment Operator - Convent, LA

Associated Terminals; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Terminals in Convent, LA, seeks a Remote Equipment Operator to operate equipment from a remote chair, moving and transloading cargo from an office setting. The role requires adherence to safety and professional conduct with coworkers and management, aligned to STEPS Midstream Equipment Operator standards.

The successful candidate will operate cranes and other remote equipment, communicate effectively with the team, and work rotating shifts including overtime and weekends as required

Qualifications

• Must have Midstream Equipment Operator Certification.
• Meeting qualifications for Equipment Operator I per STEPS.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote equipment safely in ship/barge holds, vessel deck, terminal and dock areas from a remote location.
• Communicate with team members and management via marine radio or other tech.
• Maintain safety practices and adhere to company policies.
• Complete required reports and participate in shift rotations and overtime as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Proprietary software

Job description

Remote Operated Equipment Operator - Convent, LA

Requisition Number: ROVEQ002037

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Louisiana - Convent- All
Associated Terminals - Convent
9100 Safety Drive
Convent, LA 70723, USA

Louisiana - Convent- All
Associated Terminals - Convent
9100 Safety Drive
Convent, LA 70723, USA

POSITION SUMMARY: At his or her assigned location, the Remote Equipment Operator will operate assigned equipment from a remote-controlled operating chair. He/She will move and transload various cargoes from an office setting. Professionalism and decorum are expected while working with coworkers and management team. This position resides in the STEPS job classification for Midstream Equipment Operators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safe operation of remote operated equipment (Crane, Material Handler, Excavator, Front-end loader, Skid steer etc.) in areas such as ship/barge holds, vessel deck, terminal and dock areas from a remotely assigned location.
• Safely and efficiently operate remote equipment near personnel and other equipment.
• Fluidly communicates with other team members and operational management by means of marine radio or other available technology. Appropriate etiquette and decorum are expected while working/communicating with coworkers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out work assignments and operational instructions.
• Capable of assessing and managing standard and variable operating conditions and events while operating remote equipment.
• Basic utilization of computer to interface with proprietary remote equipment operating programing.
• Regular work attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this job.
• Must be able to work rotational shiftwork, overtime, and weekends as dictated by operational need/operational schedule. Work hours may extend to 12 hours daily.
• Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol
• Support company safety initiatives
• Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies
• Perform other duties as required/requested

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have obtained Midstream Equipment Operator Certification.
• Has met minimal qualifications for Equipment Operator I in accordance with STEPS.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment
• Manual dexterity of hands and feet to operate remote equipment; not all required at once. Modifications possible
• Knowledge of rig operation and maintenance programs a plus
• Ability to understand and adhere to personnel safety programs
• Basic aptitude in computers and information technology
• Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely
• Demonstrated safe work practices
• Advocate of team concept
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must comply with all operational directives and company policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Professional Office Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require reaching, limited standing, limited walking, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, sitting and repetitive motions for arms, feet, and hands.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move levers/equipment controls.

Regularly

Frequently

Occasionally

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing/ Balance

X

Reaching-With arms/hands

X

Stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/ crawling

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Feeling/ Touching

X

Vision- Close/ Peripheral/ Depth/ Ability to Adjust Focus

X

CERTIFICATIONS/ LISCENSES

• Must pass pre-employment drug tests as well as random drug screening
• Equipment operator certifications

Qualifications

Skills

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Motivations

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

TWIC Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
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