Operator (Kapolei Terminal)

Island Energy Services (IES) exists to make life better for everyone in Hawai‛i. We are proud to be a local company and a leader in the logistics and distribution of energy products through our network of terminals. IES safely and reliably operates a large distribution system across four islands consisting of six terminals. At the heart of IES, are our four core values:  Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi, Hoʻohana.  These core values are embedded into how we work, live and achieve operational and financial  excellence.

Under the general supervision of the Head Operator, this position works in the Operations Group and has a key role in the success of the Kapolei terminal operation.  This job position holds many responsibilities and wide array of work demands. To achieve operational excellence, financial discipline and individual accountability, job expectations are identified. The Operator position will assist in support of workforce safety, job specific technical development of other Operators, product quality, and equipment reliability.

Desired competencies include: proven ability to follow IES workplace policies, guidelines and terminal instructions.  Ideal candidate must be able to establish priorities under tight deadlines and have a proven track record as a motivated, self-starter who can work on multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills

1. Strong sense of team spirit and ability to transfer it to others.
2. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to evaluate information and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
4. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information as appropriate.
5. Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
6. Oral Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.   Ability to provide excellent customer service and customer relations.
7. Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
8. Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
9. Quality Control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
10. Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
11. Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
12. Safety and Security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Other Requirements

1. Willingness to commit to The Island Way (IES core values of): Kīnāʻole, Aloha, Lōkahi and Hoʻohana
2. Pass background check including periodic job-related physical abilities testing as required.
3. This is a safety sensitive position and random drug testing is required.
4. Valid driver’s license with clean abstract.
5. Willingness to devote the time as needed to meet packet and task deadlines.
6. Willingness to maintain or increase skills.
7. Willingness to be flexible with work scheduling depending on DoD fuel demand requirements.
8. Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within sixty days of hire.
9. Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the job including climbing stairs and working on top of product storage tanks over 60 feet high, climb multiple tanks per shift, working in confined spaces and lift product hoses and other Terminal equipment.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1.      Performing Daily Terminal Tasks/Activities

• Perform field verification rounds of assigned operating area within the first 1 hour of start of shift.
• Review and ensures all SROP, IFT, JFT, Email audible directives, and routine duties for the shift are completed.
• Thoroughly document all work task in shift turnover document.
• Reel gage all transfer / delivery tanks prior to starting and after securing transfers.
• Sample all product tanks as required by EOM checklist, JFT, IFT, Email??, Cargo Orders, Pumping Orders and routine duties or special audible request.
• As needed perform minor equipment maintenance e.g. setting diaphragm pump, setting hoses, light bulb changes, filters, lube oil change.
• Accountable for maintaining general housekeeping of crew assigned work areas.
• Inventory, order and maintain terminal materials and supplies. i.e. PPE, consumables, filters, sample containers, fire and safety equipment etc.
• Accountable for the proper upkeep and minor maintenance for assigned work vehicle.
• Accountable for the general housekeeping of the field control room (pumphouse).
• Review and utilize all necessary work task procedures, job aids, checklist for job task occurring on their shifts.
• Review and consult terminal head operator before performing any new or abnormal procedures / transfer line ups job task.
• Ensure all applicable procedures, checklist, routine duties are completed and have been properly signed off for their respected work shift. No exceptions.

2.      Communication Tasks/Activities

• Clear understanding of all environmental policies, safe work practice, new equipment, new procedures, and unusual circumstances.
• Communicate all significant safety risk to Head Operator to prevent incidents / injuries.

3.      Process Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

• Thorough review of all associated risks of all maintenance activities. Complete and through understanding of all Maintenance activities in their assigned work area.
• Clear and concise JHA discussion with maintenance/contractors and that job is released in the field at work site.
• Ensures all Safe Work Practices are followed and executed properly.
• Verifies that all equipment has been properly depressured and drain down prior to release for maintenance.
• When returning to work(off) verify all LOTO’s that have taken place during your days away from work. Examples: PRD’s valve position, car sealed, alternate thermal relief set up.
• Ensure ORR has been completed for all applicable maintenance work.
• Monitor maintenance repair progress: Observe every job site being performed on shift and assess job site for safety hazards and work scope.
• Ensures that all jobs are completed per job scope & specifications before approving work completion.
• Initiate S/R’s for all faulty equipment issues requiring Maintenance or Contractor support.  Attached are required documentation, i.e. blind list, LOTO diagram, H-831 vacuum truck request form, pictures etc.
• Accountable for all equipment isolation and LOTO.

4.      Technical/Reliability Activities

• Review all checklists and procedures for accuracy to reflect current terminal operating posture.

5.      Perform Safety Activities

• Maintain safety awareness for routine and non-routine tasks.
• Ensure everyone understands that every employee is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of others.
• Understand applicable rules, regulations, and operating standards of the terminal and of the designated area.
• Releases all work permits to be sure rules and regulations are being followed.
• Maintain all working areas in a clean and safe condition.

6.      Conduct Training Activities

• Complete all FOTP training as required for job assignment.
• Complete all CBT training as needed for job qualifications.
• Complete annual HAZWOPER training requirements.
• Complete annual medical exams and respirator fit testing,
• Assist in training and development of new TR’s as needed.
• Assist in the piggyback training of new TR’s as needed.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee frequently is required to use hands, hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

 

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, drug test, criminal background check and a five-year motor vehicle history check.  This is a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Compensation

This is a negotiated union position, and the starting hourly pay rate is $34.67/hour. IES offers a comprehensive health and welfare package to include up to full family medical, dental and vision from day one of employment, paid vacation, paid sick leave, holidays, 401k plus generous employer matching, group life and AD&D, supplemental voluntary insurance options, flexible spending, and much more! Island Energy Services, licensee of the Texaco brand, is an equal opportunity, at-will employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Position open to US residents and resident aliens with a valid green card only.