Oil Movement Attendant

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.
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  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:

• 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:

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

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