Terminal Operator

Position: Terminal Operator

Department: Terminal Operations, Lucknow-Highspire Terminals

Location: Altoona, PA

Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 12-hour night shift, 4:00 pm - 4:00 am, four days per week

Position Summary

The Terminal Operator is responsible for performing safe and environmentally compliant bulk petroleum product transfer operations associated with receiving, storing, blending and loading of combustible and flammable liquids.

Terminal operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Terminal Operators may be required to work shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is assigned a regular 12-hour night shift. However, it also requires availability for day and weekend pipeline deliveries, as well as participation in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include but not limited to operating and maintaining equipment associated with product transfers; inventory control; terminal security; facility maintenance and housekeeping. The position requires the ability to learn and perform all tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, local, state and government regulations.

Monitor the receipt of product; perform gauging duties in accordance with accepted quality control routines; ensures safe storage and distribution of product from vessels, pipelines, tanks and loading racks.

Operates terminal vehicles including but not limited to forklifts, yard equipment and truck with plow attachments in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

Operate, maintain and repair motors, pumps, valves and other equipment associated with bulk handling of petroleum liquids.

Perform office and clerical work as required including input of inventories and meter totals into appropriate automated systems.

Perform routine facility maintenance as needed including but not limited to painting, general housekeeping, snow removal and grounds upkeep.

Understands and reacts accordingly to defined emergency response procedures.

Able to work scheduled shift and capable of working overtime as required by terminal operations Physical Demands

Work in variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain,

snow, ice, etc.).

Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, etc. for extended periods of time

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp

Occasionally required to climb to and maneuver at heights of approximately 80-100 ft.

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Qualifications

High School or GED equivalent required

Trade School Diploma preferred

Mechanical aptitude demonstrated by previous experience in related trade required

Previous experience and knowledge handling petroleum products or prior experience with bulk processing industry operating pumps, meters and proportion equipment preferred

Valid Driver's License required

Must either have or be able to qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Good verbal and communication skills, being able to communicate with local management, customers, contractors and peers

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to multi-task

Good organizational and time management skills

Basic computer skills

About LHT

Lucknow-Highspire Terminals (LHT) is a leading provider of bulk liquids terminaling services and wholesale marketing for renewable and refined energy products such as Ethanol, Biodiesel, Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, and Heating Oil. Based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, we have a strategically positioned network of 11 bulk storage terminals in Pennsylvania with close to 10 million barrels of storage capacity serving over 350 customers. All our terminals are connected to major products pipelines. Five terminals have robust rail offload capability for renewable and refined products and two terminals in the Pittsburgh area have the ability to receive barges.

At LHT, our people are the heartbeat of our operation. It's their belief in our core values of reliability, trust, and integrity that elevates our culture and drives our success. These values are not just part of our strategy; they are the personal creeds of every member of our team, reflecting in the exceptional quality of work and the positive spirit that pervades our workplace. Working at LHT is not just a job, it is a career. We offer competitive compensation, great health benefits, 401(k) and a collaborative team-oriented working environment. Come join us!

LHT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

LHT does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. The Company will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm that does not have a signed "Employment Agency Agreement" already on file with Human Resources.