TERMINAL OPERATOR - Waco, TX

Knife River Corporation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Texas is seeking a role focused on safe, efficient terminal operations and maintenance support. You will lead staff, ensure PPE compliance, monitor heating systems, and manage shipments and tank inventories.

The position emphasizes adherence to company guidelines, hands-on equipment knowledge, and collaboration with terminal and maintenance teams to maintain safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership role to ensure work is performed safely and in an environmentally conscious manner, PPE required.
• Follow Jebro and Knife River guidelines in daily production and maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and record fuel consumption and temperatures on heating systems; report deviations.
• Perform daily quality control sampling and testing as needed per Quality Control Program.
• Assist with preparation of shipments, bills of lading, and blender operations; ensure accurate daily tank sheets.
• Advise supervisors on dead, obsolete, or shortages of inventory and maintenance items.

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $25 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

1. Provide a leadership role in assuring that work performed is done in a safe and environmentally conscious manner. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. Report all safety and environmental concerns to the safety and terminal supervisor(s).

2. In coordination with the daily production and maintenance schedules, perform tasks as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner while following all Jebro and Knife River guidelines.

3. Monitor and record fuel consumption and controlled temperatures on all heating systems. Compare previous readings and report deviations to plans to the terminal supervisor(s).

4. Perform daily quality control sampling and testing on an "as needed" basis and in accordance with the Jebro Quality Control Program.

5. Perform duties involving preparation of shipments, bills of lading, and blender operations. Oversee the receipt and shipment of materials to insure proper count, weight, and identification. For materials received, responsible for the accuracy, timely input, and maintenance of daily tank sheets.

6. Advise terminal supervisor(s) and/or maintenance supervisor of “dead”, obsolete, or shortage of inventory and/or maintenance items to determine disposition.

7. Gain a base knowledge of all products handled within the operations department. Included within this is the storage and shipping temperature ranges of products, compatibility of products, and the safety and environmental considerations of every product.

8. Gain an understanding in the physical operation of the terminal. Including, but not limited to the location of all tanks, capacities of all tanks and pumps flows, operation of blending equipment, advanced maintenance and repair of pumps and valves, valve and material flow patterns from tank to tank and tanks to loading racks, valve and material flow patterns in both steam heating and hot oil heating system(s).

9. Ensure that equipment, machinery and furnishings in all terminals are maintained in an organized, safe, and operable condition. Work closely with operations personnel and department managers to ensure that all maintenance and repairs are performed in a manner that is consistent with federal, state, local, and company guidelines.

10. Conduct and/or delegate maintenance inspections. Provide a summary of maintenance recommendations to the appropriate departmental manager(s).

11. Accept an “on call” role regarding assistance with repairs and/or trouble-shooting techniques at all terminals.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel Required

No . Rarely, for training mostly

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