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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Draw water from crude oil storage tanks according to established procedures and schedules.
- Monitor tank inventories and report abnormal conditions, water accumulation, leaks, or equipment issues.
- Inspect storage tanks, transfer lines, valves, pumps, docks, and associated equipment.
- Operate valves, pumps, and related equipment during product transfers and tank movements.
- Assist with vessel, barge, truck, or pipeline loading and unloading activities.
- Collect tank samples for laboratory analysis and quality control purposes.
- Maintain accurate records of water draws, tank levels, transfers, inspections, and operating data.
- Conduct routine housekeeping activities throughout the dock and tank farm areas.
- Follow all lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.
- Respond to spills, leaks, or emergency situations in accordance with company emergency response plans.
- Communicate operational status and issues to supervisors, operators, and other departments.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and report equipment deficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in refinery, terminal, tank farm, pipeline, marine dock, or industrial operations preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to safely operate pumps, valves, and tank gauging equipment.
- Basic understanding of crude oil handling and storage operations.
- Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and safety documents.
- Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.
- Knowledge of tank farm and dock operations.
- Understanding of crude oil properties and water separation processes.
- Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Ability to identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic computer and reporting skills.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Industrial refinery, terminal, or tank farm environment.
- Exposure to petroleum products, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor conditions.
- May be required to work emergency call-outs and extended hours during operational needs.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Safe execution of all water draw and dock operations.
- Accurate inventory and tank level management.
- Timely identification and reporting of operational issues.
- Compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
- Effective support of product transfer and storage activities.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables:
| |
Amount of Time |
| |
None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
| Stand |
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|
X |
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| Walk |
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|
X |
| Sit |
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|
X |
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| Use hands to finger, handle, or feel |
|
|
X |
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| Reach with hands and arms |
|
|
X |
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| Climb or balance |
|
|
X |
|
| Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl |
|
X |
|
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| Talk or hear |
|
|
|
X |
| Taste or smell |
|
|
X |
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| Lifting: |
Amount of Time |
| |
None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
| Up to 10 pounds |
|
|
X |
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| Up to 25 pounds |
|
|
X |
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| Up to 50 pounds |
|
X |
|
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| Up to 100 pounds |
X |
|
|
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| More than 100 pounds |
X |
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- This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and respiratory protection as required, based on operating conditions in the dock and tank farm areas.
Work Environment:
- The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table:
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Amount of Time |
| |
None |
Under 1/3 |
1/3 to 2/3 |
Over 2/3 |
| Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) |
|
X |
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| Work near moving mechanical parts |
|
|
X |
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| Work in high, precarious places |
|
X |
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| Flammable or caustic chemicals |
|
|
X |
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| Outdoor weather conditions |
|
|
|
X |
| Extreme hot/cold (weather related) |
|
X |
|
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| Extreme cold (non-weather) |
X |
|
|
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| Extreme heat (non-weather) |
|
X |
|
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| Risk of electrical shock |
|
X |
|
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| Work with explosives |
X |
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| Risk of radiation |
|
X |
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| Vibration |
|
X |
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