AltaGas - Operator Technician 4
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, and taking direction from senior operations personnel, this position is responsible for safely managing the day to day operations for offloading of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) railcars. This position is part of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Local 523B. ILWU local 523 is located and represented within the Prince Rupert community.
The shift schedule for this position is 4 days on, 4 days off, including both days and nights.
What You'll Do:
Ensure the safe operation of the terminal by maintaining awareness for personal safety and that of co-workers, outside contractors and customers
Adherence to all AltaGas Policies, Standards, Procedures and Practices
Recognize and avoid inappropriate risks, consider the consequences and impact and consult with senior personnel before taking action
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team; actively participate in emergency situations (fire/spill) when required
Report and investigate facilities’ safety incidents
Visually inspect the railcar to be involved in the upcoming transfer in order to ensure that everything is mechanically sound and there is no defective equipment before offloading
Sample railcar contents and place sample in a chromatograph, record results from chromatograph, along with physical conditions (pressure, temperature, railcar tank level)
Unload railcars according to offloading procedure
Check volume of the railcar after offloading to ensure railcar is empty
Complete appropriate paperwork/documentation after offloading
Perform track inspections and railcar inspections
Perform minor facility maintenance as required
Assist senior operators in other plant activities when there are no railcars to unload, or as instructed
Perform general housekeeping duties (Keep work area clean, shovel snow when required)
What You Bring:
High School Diploma/GED required
2+ Years working as a railcar loader or offloader preferred
Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Proficient computers skills with (Excel, Word & Outlook)
Must possess the physical capabilities to safely perform all essential aspects and responsibilities of a Terminal Operator position
Railcar Safety & Securement and Track Inspection Level II required
Must possess the mechanical aptitude to capably handle the operation of terminal equipment and maintenance skills
Demonstrated safety mindset; ability to actively participate in all safety initiatives
Ability to participate as an active member of the Emergency Response Team
Gas plant and power generation experience would be considered an asset
This is a safety sensitive position and as such, requires the successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fit-for-work testing.
About RIPET
The Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET) is located approximately 10 km south of Prince Rupert, on Ridley Island. The RIPET Facility will receive pressurized liquid propane via rail, which is transferred to intermediate pressurized storage bullets. The propane is then chilled, and transferred to refrigerated storage at atmospheric pressure. The cooled propane is transferred to a Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) using the existing Trigon coal jetty, for transport to Asia and other markets.
Compensation
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the annual base salary for this position is $100,609.60.
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