Union Operator
Core
Ensures safe and efficient loading/unloading of products at a terminal, operating valves, hoses, and tank cars while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations.
Role type
Union Operator (Terminal Operations)
Builds
Product receipt and delivery operations for ships, barges, trucks, and rail cars
Domain
Energy / Chemical Storage / Terminal Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual valve operation, tank gauging, vessel tie-up/release, hose connection/disconnection, equipment operation (forklift/tractor-trailer), confined space entry, ladder climbing, physical lifting/crawling, regulatory compliance (OSHA/RCRA), documentation review
Preferred skills
Terminal operations experience, ability to read strapping tables, multi-tasking
Technologies
Computer systems for remote valve operation, fire monitors, mechanical load arms
Responsibilities
Opens and closes valves manually or remotely; loads and unloads railroad tank cars, trucks, ships, and barges; ties up and releases vessels; performs tank gauging and temperature verification; responds to emergencies using fire monitors and chemicals; performs simple maintenance like valve and hose changes; cleans truck stations and pipelines; operates forklifts and tractor-trailers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC