Operator - Reclamation

Education Requirement:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 0 - 4 Years of Experience
• Experience with bulk fuel storage and pipeline operations is a plus

Experience Requirement: 

·        Must possess the ability to communicate both verbally and through written forms.

·        Participate in behavior-based safety system which includes peer on peer observations, incident and near miss investigations as well as job safety analysis.

·        Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting analysis on the various kinds of equipment.

·        Issues work permits and monitor contractors working in our facility to ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices.

·        Desire to work in highly quality-controlled environment.

·        Ability to learn advanced equipment operating skills.

·        Ability to work alone and unsupervised any various task.

·        Ability to climb tanks up to 80’ for gauging and metering without fear of heights.

·        Ability to be trained to operate a forklift and telehandler safely.

·        Ability to climb on tanker trucks for unloading, pulling of samples and cleaning of equipment.

·        Understand how to unload company trucks and outside units bringing product for disposal.

·        Ability to transfer product from tank to tank by opening and closing valves.

·        Move and set controls, ( knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, etc)

·        Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.

·        Read temperature and pressure gauges and flow meters, record readings, and compile operating records.

·        Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments.

·        Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction, for example leaks, breakages, and faulty valves.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

•       Driving, walking, and standing - 30% of the day
•       Exposure to adverse weather - 10% of the day (when adverse weather is occurring)
•       Climb tanks using stairs to heights in excess of 60 feet – once per day
•       Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, and require appropriate personal protective equipment – 30% of the day (activities during walking and standing)
•       Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices  
•       Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
•        Reliable attendance at work