Job Description - Oil Movement Attendant

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.



  • Draw water from crude oil storage tanks according to established procedures and schedules.

  • Monitor tank inventories and report abnormal conditions, water accumulation, leaks, or equipment issues.

  • Inspect storage tanks, transfer lines, valves, pumps, docks, and associated equipment.

  • Operate valves, pumps, and related equipment during product transfers and tank movements.

  • Assist with vessel, barge, truck, or pipeline loading and unloading activities.

  • Collect tank samples for laboratory analysis and quality control purposes.

  • Maintain accurate records of water draws, tank levels, transfers, inspections, and operating data.

  • Conduct routine housekeeping activities throughout the dock and tank farm areas.

  • Follow all lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and other safety procedures.

  • Respond to spills, leaks, or emergency situations in accordance with company emergency response plans.

  • Communicate operational status and issues to supervisors, operators, and other departments.

  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks and report equipment deficiencies.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental regulations.


 


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



  • High school diploma or GED required.


  • Experience in refinery, terminal, tank farm, pipeline, marine dock, or industrial operations preferred.


     



Knowledge & Skills



  • Ability to safely operate pumps, valves, and tank gauging equipment.

  • Basic understanding of crude oil handling and storage operations.

  • Ability to read and interpret operating procedures and safety documents.

  • Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping skills.

  • Knowledge of tank farm and dock operations.

  • Understanding of crude oil properties and water separation processes.

  • Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

  • Ability to identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

  • Basic computer and reporting skills.


 


Working Conditions:



  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

  • Industrial refinery, terminal, or tank farm environment.

  • Exposure to petroleum products, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor conditions.

  • May be required to work emergency call-outs and extended hours during operational needs.


 


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):



  • Safe execution of all water draw and dock operations.

  • Accurate inventory and tank level management.

  • Timely identification and reporting of operational issues.

  • Compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

  • Effective support of product transfer and storage activities.


 


Physical Demands:



  • The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables:















































































 Amount of Time
 NoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3
Stand  X 
Walk   X
Sit  X 
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel  X 
Reach with hands and arms  X 
Climb or balance  X 
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X  
Talk or hear   X
Taste or smell  X 

 



















































Lifting:Amount of Time
 NoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds  X 
Up to 25 pounds  X 
Up to 50 pounds X  
Up to 100 poundsX   
More than 100 poundsX   

 



  • This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and respiratory protection as required, based on operating conditions in the dock and tank farm areas.


 


Work Environment:



  • The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table:




































































































 Amount of Time
 NoneUnder 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X  
Work near moving mechanical parts  X 
Work in high, precarious places X  
Flammable or caustic chemicals  X 
Outdoor weather conditions   X
Extreme hot/cold (weather related) X  
Extreme cold (non-weather)X   
Extreme heat (non-weather) X  
Risk of electrical shock X  
Work with explosivesX   
Risk of radiation X  
Vibration X  

 




  • Noise – This position involves exposure to noise from industrial and mechanical equipment.


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