VERNON, CA (ON-SITE)

Tank Farm Operator

TITLE: Tank Farm Operator

DEPARTMENT: Tank Farm

SUPERVISED BY: Production Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: 8:00am – 4:00pm

SALARY RANGE: $25 – $28/hour D.O.E

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tank Farm Operator is responsible for monitoring, tending, and planning movement of product from holding tanks to production equipment for refining and tanker vehicles for transport.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor gauges and meters on tanks in tank farm to ensure tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts and pressures are at specified levels when offloading, transferring, or uploading product.

Offload Tanker Rail Cars

Offload tanker rail cars by first preparing product for transport through supply lines. Connect steam hoses to rail car and monitor for 1 ½ – 2 hours for product to be ready for offload.
Pull sample product for analysis prior to offload. Climb up rail car, open dome using pipe wrench, use sampler tool to draw sample from 1 ft, 2 ft. and 6 ft. depths. Pour sample into sample bottle; label bottle.
Deliver sample bottle to laboratory for analysis. Complete requisite paperwork.
Set lines for offload from tanker rail car to appropriate tank based on product type and using knowledge of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage. Connect hoses to tanker rails cars and verify equipment is secure. Begin offloading of product, monitoring gauges and meters.
Complete requisite paperwork throughout process documenting time, measurements, gauge readings.
Clean system lines using air to clear product in preparation for next use.
Once offload is complete, disconnect hoses from tanker rail car.
Release tanker rail car once offload is complete.

Feed Production

Set lines to prepare for flow of product through system from tanks to production equipment.
Prepare for product movement by verifying filters are clean; replace filters as necessary.
Monitor flow of productusing knowledge of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Check computer system for production schedule to prepare for proper product flow.

Upload Tanker Rail Cars

Upload tanker rail cars with product. Set lines for upload of product from appropriate tank based on product type to tanker rail car using knowledge of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage. Connect hoses to tanker rail cars and verify equipment is secure.
Complete requisite paperwork throughout process documenting time, measurements, gauge readings.
Once upload is complete, disconnect hoses from tanker rail car.
Clean system lines using air to clear product in preparation for next use.
Release tanker rail car once upload is complete.

Transfers and Blends

Complete transfer of product from one tank to another based on production schedule and needs.
As needed, complete mixing of product types to create customized “blends” of product, based on production requests and needs.
Set lines to prepare for flow of product through system. Monitor flow of productusing knowledge of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Time Management
Teamwork
Safety
Communication
Leadership

The above statements 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. May perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

1-3 years previous experience in a related field
High School Diploma or GED.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Self-motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Effective verbal communication.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one conversations with other employees in the organization.
Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use common sense to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos..
Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to operate machinery.
Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise level.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

Outdoor environment. Exposure to natural environmental conditions, weather related heat and cold, wet or humid conditions, working near moving and mechanical parts, exposure to fumes, or airborne particles and chemicals.
Noise level in the work environment is usually loud while working around tanks, rail cars and inside plant.

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.

Perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talk, and hear.
Requires ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus.
Stand, walk, and/or sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.

I have read the job description above and I understand that the knowledge, skills, abilities and assigned responsibilities listed are conditions of my employment with Coast Packing Company. I also understand that the job description may be changed or altered at any time and may not include all of my job responsibilities.