Terminal Operator

Motiva Enterprises LLC; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy and petroleum company located in Port Neches, Texas, is seeking a Terminal Operator to maintain day-to-day operations at their terminal. This role is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance during the loading and discharging of petroleum products, including managing the receipt, storage, and movement of products. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including overtime as needed. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Experience in Terminal or Pipeline operations preferred.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day terminal operations including product receipt and distribution.
• Comply with Motiva's Life Saving Rules.
• Facilitate safe product shipments and verify measurements.
• Perform routine inspections and stock balancing.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Product measurement

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview

The Terminal Operator supports the day-to-day operation of the terminal business. The Terminal Operator will be the focal point for external customers loading and discharging vessels. This position is responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace and all regulatory criteria. The Terminal Operator is expected to safely perform all duties related to the receipt, storage, and distribution of petroleum products. It is important to note that new hires are required to successfully complete the Structured and Marine Structured Operator Training program, within a designated time frame from start date. During this extensive training, the candidate must be able to demonstrate at a skilled level the required competencies for the information presented.

This role works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work overtime, holidays, nights and weekends.

This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated position and is subject to drug and alcohol testing in compliance with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Motiva's Life Saving Rules and ensure they are adhered to by all individuals working in Motiva's facilities.
• Facilitate the safe movement, receipt, and shipment of product between pipelines, marine, and storage tanks by strictly following policies and procedures and ensuring proper system lineup.
• Ensure that product transactions are properly measured, accurately documented, and conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that tanks are properly gauged by physically climbing the tanks and reading a gauge tape and plumb bob accurately down to 1/16th of an inch.
• Perform and document transport truck, dock, tank, and routine terminal inspections.
• Perform stock balancing and reporting.
• Issue work permits and oversee contract personnel.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, security, and environmental activities - intervene within company guideline when necessary.
• Comply with Motiva Measurement Policy and be able to adhere to and follow assessment guidelines.
• Perform daily environmental inspections (LDAR).
• Interact with government agencies.
• Update and maintain terminal Recurring Activities.
• Perform other tasks identified and needed for safe, environmentally sound, and reliable operations.
• Operate pumps, docks, and tanks from control room.
• Work with Control Center to operate DOT pipelines.

Experience and Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license

After submitting your application, you must achieve a passing score on the online assessment to be considered for an interview. It is required that the assessment is completed without assistance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working in the Terminal, Pipeline or related business field
• Previous PIC (USCG Person in Charge) Dock Certification
• Operation and understanding of MVCU (Marine Vapor Combusting Unit)

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
• Climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation
• Must be able to meet callout standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.