Rail Operator

Rail Operator

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 truck and railcar in compliance with federal, state and company regulations, procedures, guidelines, and policies.

Starting hourly wage for all new Rail Operators joining Energy Transfer is $28.75

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 detailed orientated, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading equipment and work area.
• Perform and legibly document pre and post railcar loading inspections to include 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 flow computer (micro-load) system.
• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, including coordinating activities with other departments to ensure constant and 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 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 and 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 be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability 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 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:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, 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, and 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.