Terminal Operator

Talentify; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Huntington, Indiana seeks a Terminal Operator to operate terminal equipment for receiving, storing, transferring, and loading refined petroleum products, ensuring safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include tank gauging, inventory input, safety inspections, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with drivers and pipeline operations; the role includes 2nd shift after training and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective communication with peers and management at multiple levels.
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
• Able to operate basic product testing equipment and use hand tools.
• Proficient in mathematics and able to perform calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to work a 2nd shift after 3-month training: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM and rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Gauge storage tanks and take meter readings daily.
• Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations representatives.
• Calculate and input inventories and meter readings into systems.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of inventories and thru-puts.
• Perform facility maintenance on office building and assets as needed.
• Load petroleum products onto trucks and receive products from pipelines.
• Travel to facilities to assist terminals across the organization.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Team player

Color differentiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic hand tools

Product testing equipment

Job description

Summary:

Under general supervision of Terminal Supervisor, the Terminal Operator is responsible for operating all Terminal equipment in connection with receiving, storing, transferring, and loading of refined petroleum products in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Gauge storage tanks and take meter readings for all products on a daily basis
• Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations customer representatives
• Calculate and input all product inventories and meter readings into appropriate systems
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of product inventories and thru-puts
• Perform facility maintenance on office building, assets, vegetation, as needed
• Perform the safe loading of petroleum products onto trucks and receive products from pipelines
• Travel to various refined products and crude facilities with little notice to effectively assist terminals across the organization
• Take product samples as required and perform/log required Quality control tests
• Perform and log all scheduled maintenance and compliance inspections
• Ensure that all terminal equipment is functioning properly and report failures to supervisor
• Perform daily walk around inspections to identify potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Issue work permits to contractors performing work at the Terminal. This includes ensuring that pre-job safety meetings, lockout - tag-out, confined space entry, and gas tech monitoring requirements are met for all work performed at the Terminal
• Correcting or stopping all unsafe acts or conditions not in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures by any party entering the facility
• Remain knowledgeable of, and prepared to enact and coordinate the Emergency Response activities until relieved by supervisor or management personnel
• Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to supervisor, customers, and other impacted parties in a prompt fashion

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Requirements:

• Effectively communicate with peers and management of various levels
• Self-starter able work with little or no supervision
• Carry a pager or cell phone allowing for shift hold over or shift reassignment, as well as call out at all hours
• Able to use basic hand tools and operate basic product testing equipment
• Proficient in mathematics and able to perform all required calculations
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for state of residence
• Able to notice subtle Color differences in product samples
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules.
• Will be required, after 3-month training period, to work a 2nd shift. Hours will be 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. The selected candidate will also be required to be on a rotating weekend overtime coverage.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
2. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
3. Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
4. Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
5. Subject to call‑outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
6. Reliable attendance at work
7. Occasional overnight travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.