Job Information
BWC Terminals Maintenance Operator in Houston, Texas
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com.
PURPOSE
To provide diagnostics, maintenance, and repair support for BWC Terminal’s (The Company’s) equipment.
COMPENSATION
$25+ per hour, based on experience and certifications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Below is a list of essential duties of this position. NOTE: Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Repair, fabricate, install, and remove a variety of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, as well as other related rotating equipment.
Using hand and power tools and/or stick welding, perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment. Dismantle machines, service or replace defective parts using standard repair or replacement parts and reassemble machines. Wire and rewire motors to service or repair. Replace and bearings and seals. Align, lubricate, and perform other maintenance duties to ensure equipment is functioning and maintained.
Ensure inventory of necessary parts is maintained. Order and stock spare parts, maintenance supplies, and similar items.
Read and interpret documents/manuals related to the facility’s structures and equipment.
Inspect equipment on a regular schedule to ensure equipment is functioning properly and safely per company and federal/state safety requirements.
Research and make recommendations of equipment/parts purchases.
Maintain necessary records and paperwork.
Demonstrate commitment to the Responsible Care system. Participate in, promote, and follow the Responsible Care system.
Interact and communicate with clients and co-workers in a professional and appropriate manner and respond to and give feedback in a respectful and positive manner.
Take the initiative to identify problems, use judgment to find appropriate solutions and follow through on resolving issues in a timely manner.
Support team efforts, actively work to generate respect and enthusiasm, cooperate with others, and actively learn from other team members.
Reports to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position and willing to perform the duties as workload necessitates.
Employee shall comply with applicable regulatory and The Company health, safety, environmental, and security requirements. Employee is expected to complete required training in a timely manner; perform duties in a safe and environmentally sound manner; and immediately report injuries/illnesses, environmental spills/releases, and any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision in support of continual improvement of The Company's health, safety, environmental, and security performance.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES, MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies that are required in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
Highly skilled and knowledgeable in using hand/power tools, mechanics, electrical, and welding techniques to service and repair equipment
Pump knowledge preferred.
Ability to diagnose and trouble-shoot problems and repairs
Customer service focus
Ability to have or obtain a TWIC card
Ability to wear safety equipment, including respirator, safety shoes, goggles, gloves and similar equipment
Ability to become certified and operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and similar equipment
Mechanically inclined and ability and skill in disassembling, repairing and assembling equipment
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, blueprints, drawings
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers; ability to write report/documentation
Ability to change duties throughout the day and to work with a variety of individuals
Ability to interact with others in a professional and appropriate demeanor, work effectively with a diverse group of individuals and maintain effective working relationships with staff and customers
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently with general direction from supervisor
Capable of reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position and willingness to perform duties as workload necessitates
Ability to carry out the duties of this position while helping the company to meet its mission and while adhering to policies, procedures and regulations, especially safety regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and environment and the physical requirements/activities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual is often exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including rain and heat/cold, noise, fumes, grease, oil, noxious odors, cleaning chemicals, paints, glues, and solvents. Approximately 90% of the workday is outdoors.
Physical Requirements/Activities: While performing the duties of this position, the individual is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb and balance on ladders of heights of 15-65’, walk on elevated walkways, docks, railcars, and tanks, access confined areas/railcar bottoms, carry and reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and use tools and equipment and communicate (talk and hear). This position involves standing/bending/stooping/walking/climbing for approximately 90% of the workday. Frequently the employee is required to kneel, bend, crawl, crouch, push, pull, lift, or twist. Occasionally the employee is required to lift or exert force of more than 50 pounds. Frequently, the employee is required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required is close vision of 20 inches or less and vision ability of greater than 3 feet.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BWC Terminals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.