Rail Operator

Summary:

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating and maintaining rail equipment, track, and switches. The safe transfer of crude oil and petroleum products to and from tanker trucks and railcars in compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, procedures, guidelines, and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Safe and efficient operations of Utah assets protecting employees, the public, the environment, company assets, and customers' assets.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure conformance with all company policies, procedures, and principles of operational safety
• Must be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and able to work with little supervision while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the loading equipment and work area.
• Perform and legibly document pre- and post-railcar loading inspections, including but not limited to railcar heels, loading volumes, outages, weights, seal numbers, and stenciling information, to ensure compliance with DOT/FRA/PHMSA Hazardous Material shipping requirements.
• Connect and disconnect loading equipment to the railcar by operating hoses, grounding cables, loading arms, valves, pneumatic and manual hand tools, and torque wrenches requiring manual manipulation and dexterity.
• Accurately perform keypunch entry of railcar information into the flow computer (micro-load) system.
• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating with other departments to ensure continuous, safe product flow.
• Operate rail equipment in accordance with company-approved policies and procedures and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and limited-use agreements with Class 1 railroad.
• Add/remove railcars as needed to ensure outbound train tenders are met.
• Stage and secure railcars for inbound/outbound switches and railcar repair.
• Perform general maintenance on field and facility equipment.
• Inspect and maintain facility track, track switches, switch stands, road crossings, and report any abnormalities or safety concerns to the shift supervisor.
• Complete daily, weekly, and/or monthly inspections/reports to include, but not limited to, railcar inventory, consumable inventories, inspection reports, incident reports, and potential hazard/near miss reports.
• Ensure facility buildings, equipment, and surrounding areas are in safe, clean working conditions; remove and dispose of trash; perform grounds maintenance; and perform repairs as directed.
• Identify, report, and correct safety / environmental/regulatory concerns per company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by your supervisor or manager.

Required Skills

Experience and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· A High School Diploma or equivalent

· Current/valid driver's license

· Communicate (written and verbal) in the English language

· Basic math and PC skills

· Knowledge of CFR-DOT regulations pertaining to the shipment of hazardous materials

· Knowledge of transloading, rail terminal, railcar mover/locomotives

· Knowledge of AAR and FRA standards, policies, and regulations

Required education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions:

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

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, and some heavy lifting
  Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

An equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, 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.