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Terminal Operator/Driver

Par Pacific Holdings, Lihue, HI, United States


Terminal Operator/Driver

The Opportunity Terminal Operator/Driver at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company Work with a cohesive team to serve a small community Reporting to the Lead Terminal Operator and/or Driver Trainer the position will perform terminal operator and tank truck driver duties by following specific policies and procedures from written or verbal instructions.
Key activities include:
Terminal Operator duties: Responsible for the safe and efficient handling of receipts or disbursements to include barge unloading receipts and pipeline disbursements according to company, industry, and governmental guidelines. Also responsible for quality control of products and plant maintenance.
Performs work in support of terminal maintenance activities, such as valve and pipeline repair, and general manual labor.
Also required to be on call in order to respond to any emergency as instructed by the Terminal Supervisor.
Understands the operation procedures of the terminal, its equipment, machinery and tools, and operates such equipment to perform jobs for which they were designated.
Understands pipeline alignments and can manipulate the valves to direct the product flow to the desired location.
Gauges storage tanks for product, water, temperature and logs and computes information on the proper forms.
Conducts measurements and sampling as required in accordance with correct ASTMA/API standards.
Performs relevant basic field test and analysis on products handled and transported by company or third-party vehicles.
Test could consist of API gravity, flash point, water, viscosity, MSEP, color, and Millipore.
Assist in monitoring and reporting controls to ensure the integrity of all products being handled.
Performs maintenance on valves, pumps, packing, piping etc. and painting of plant components and structures as required.
Inspects all safety equipment weekly
Driver duties:
Drives a tank truck/trailer to deliver gasoline, diesel and other refined petroleum products to domestic and commercial customers.
Receives from Supervisor or truck dispatcher the customer delivery schedule and organizes the delivery route to include all required preparations for deliveries.
Following the Department of Transportation safety specifications performs pre-delivery trip check on tank truck and fuels, inspects truck for general operating requirements, and ascertains that all required equipment is available and in good operating condition.
Drives a tank truck & trailer or tractor/ trailer to customer's location, connects hose to tank and opens valves, reads gauges, record amounts delivered to ensure the integrity of all products being handled and leaves delivery ticket receipt with customer.
Establishes/maintains good customer service and rapport while handling customer's questions or schedules.
Calls customers before loading/leaving load rack to make sure customers receive load.
Answer inquiries as appropriate and/or refers customers to company source(s) for accurate response.
Returns to the Terminal at the end of the workday and completes post trip truck inspection to determine if repairs are necessary.
Accurately completes all regulatory and customary paperwork.
Maintains assigned work areas, tank truck vehicle and/or its equipment in a clean and orderly manner performing housekeeping chores as required and/or directed.
Other duties:
Reliable and engaged in furthering organizational goals, demonstrated by maintaining high standards of personal performance, professional growth and attendance.
Follows, maintains and adheres to all safety rules and regulations for loading docks, customer premises, traffic laws, rules and regulations.
Reports all safety and environmental incidents and concerns to supervisor.
Fosters trusting relationships with co-workers and cross-functional work areas Professional behaviors that mirror our Company values of Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation and Heart
Performs general maintenance and other duties as required. Sweeping and general up-keeping of sites daily.
Assists other departments in various duties as assigned. Assist with training as needed and assigned.
Work reasonable overtime as required to complete assigned tasks
Perform other duties as required and requested.
Qualifications:
To meet the basic qualifications for employment, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
Please review eligibility criteria at here
Additional qualifications include:
Must have high school diploma or GED
Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Type A with Hazmat and TX endorsements.
At least three years of experience as a professional truck driver in a Type A Vehicle.
At least three years of experience driving a manual transmission (on either a CDL A or B vehicle).
Petroleum or transporting liquids experience desired.
A clean driving abstract for the last five years.
General mechanical knowledge and skills.
Working knowledge of math is required. Must be able to perform routine mathematical calculations.
Must be in good physical condition, mechanically inclined and be available 24 hours per day to respond to an emergency as required.
Must be available to take call outs and work extended hours as needed.
Must be able to commit to DOT "Hours of Service" with Par Hawaii.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
Good communication skills, ability to work with deadlines, organizational ability, and problem solving.
Ability to work in difficult conditions and with situations that involve customers, operations, and emergencies.
About Us:
At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.