What are the responsibilities and job description for the UB Operator position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships?
Summary:
Responsible for assisting in the successful internal and external movement of product through the facility. Daily activities are assigned with input from the shift A-Operator. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Perform gauging duties and obtain temperatures on shore tanks.
- Figure stop gauges/top offs on moves and compare stop gauges/top offs with the Marine Dispatcher.
- Monitor all stop gauges/tops offs and communicate with operators, marine dispatchers, foreman and Dockmen to verify times that stop gauges/tops offs will occur.
- Have knowledge and skill to line up and safely operate offsite pipelines, SCADA system and bunker program.
- Have knowledge and skill to work in ATOMS program.
- Record all available information in ATOMS correctly.
- Complete all operational paperwork as required.
- Understand and follow the contents in the SOP manual, emergency operating procedures, spill containment/clean up and all safety rules and regulations.
- Load/discharge tank trucks and rail cars as stated in the SOP manual.
- Perform dock watching duties as necessary.
- Understand and follow the contents of the “Letter of Alternative Compliances” issues by the HFOTCO and USCG.
- Video all barge/vessels docking and sailing.
- Survey Barge/Vessels prior and throughout movement to ensure enough mooring lines are being sued and are secure, hoses/slings are properly supported and adjusted, hose connections are not leaking, vessel/barge PIC stay onboard.
- Know, understand and perform computer operating procedures for emergency shutdown for dock valves, emergency pump shutdown system and pressure transmitters.
- Know, understand and perform camera operating procedures.
- Monitor dock pressures, barge/vessel mooring lines, roving Dockmen, tankermen.
- Notify Dockmen of barge/vessel traffic at docks so the Dockmen can witness any damage that may occur.
- Perform daily probe checks, weekly inventory, monthly roof checks, H2S checks and gauge tape verifications.
- Perform all other duties as needed or required by the shift supervisor.
Required education:
- High school diploma or GED
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Basic understanding of industrial operations and basic mathematical ability.
- Ability to read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures, SDS sheets and other technical documents.
- 2 years of experience in terminal operations preferred but not required.
- Must be available for on-call as scheduled
- Must have a valid Driver’s license
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC card
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Driving, walking, standing frequently.
- Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. - Occasional overnight travel may be required.
