Lead Dockman
Responsibilities:
· Understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
· Have good communication skills and a good working relationship with other HFOTCO employees, customers, inspectors, agents, barge/vessel personnel, and any other personnel conducting business with HFOTCO.
· Understands and follows the contents of the “Letter of Compliance” issued to HFOTCO by the USCG.
· Operate and trouble shoot the VCU’s.
· Have working knowledge of the ILS sampler and ET’s crude samplers.
· Witness/record the inspectors opening/closing of the crude vessels. This includes gauging/temping, water cuts, sampling, calculations…
· Oversee the loading of crude oil vessels from docking to sailing.
· Prevent delays on loading vessels.
· Maintain accurate time logs for loading vessels.
· Safely operates cranes and loading arms.
· Properly connects/disconnects loading arms and dock hoses on vessels and barges.
· Performs dock watch when vessels and barges are involved in transfers.
· Properly maintains and completes all necessary paperwork and logs.
· Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean work area.
· Comply with SOP manual, spill response plan, and safety policies.
· Stay alert, monitor barge/vessels throughout entire move, and continuously adjust dock hoses to prevent damages.
· Perform dock inspections and ensure the docks are kept clean and in good order.
· Assist other operators when needed.
· Perform all other duties as needed or required by the Shift Supervisor.
· Available for overtime when needed.
Required education:
- Environmental High School or equivalent with 3 years of dock operations experience.
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
Work Environment
Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease and other petroleum products and chemicals.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs from floor to above shoulder and horizontally and carry objects up to 100 feet. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks; climb (e.g., ladders and stairs, etc.), stretch, turn, twist, reach; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time.
- Ability to use a variety of light to heavy tools necessary to conduct plant operations.
- Ability to operate crane and other equipment necessary for loading and unloading product.
Ability to operate all types of company vehicles
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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 statements listed in this job posting, 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.