Loader / Pumper

Job Description

Job Description

Loader / Pumper (Oil Movements)

40 hrs / wk, 8hr per day shift w / occasional OT as needed

On-site

Spokane, WA

BASIC FUNCTION :

• Completes training topics (e.g. Product offloading : Diesels, ethanol and gasoline) by reading documents, observing procedures, and MyLearning Modules.
• Prepares for emergency situations (e.g. tank overflow, leaking hoses / fittings) by shutting down valves and pumps to stop all product flow and notifying Lead Tech and Supervisor
• Prioritizes the unloading processes by using the "Daily Operating Instructions" (DOI) and / or daily unloading schedules -reviewing categorized information (e.g. rundowns, rail map and unloading process).
• Checks product quality in rail car, truck or tank by collecting lab samples using best practice sampling method, and visually looking for clarity and impurities.
• Inspects equipment (e.g. pumps, valves, fittings, hoses and tanks) by checking oil levels, temperatures, and looking for leaks.
• Inspects railcar(s), prior to unloading product, for cleanliness or damage, missing items by observing for one wheel chocked, brakes set, no leaks in body of railcar.
• Checks lineups to verify correctness by walking and observing positions of valves, and verifying flow of product from and to destinations.
• Unloads tank cars with product (e.g. Diesel Fuels, ethanol and gasoline), aligning valves, starting / stopping pumps.
• Secures domes and caps on tank cars by using hand tools (e.g. wrenches, pneumatic tools).
• Detects leaks by walking flow lines, making visual inspections of valves.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance by following lockout tag out procedures (e.g. shutting down using power controls and breaker boxes, blocking lines, and isolating equipment).
• Makes minor repairs (e.g. tightens packing, greases pump motors, fixes leaks) by using small hand tools such as wrenches, grease guns.
• Reports all operational and equipment problems (e.g. seal leaking) to the supervisor for submitting a maintenance work request.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of two years of related mechanical, industrial, military, stationary equipment experience a plus

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE LEVEL :

Experience in refinery or chemical plants

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

A minimum of a High School degree or equivalent is required

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL :

Continued education in mechanical or chemical related discipline

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Verbal / written communication, ability to work in various computer programs, mathematical & problem solving skills, ability to read & interpret various instructions, procedures, rules, and regulations. Communicate and cooperate in a "team" environment; Develop and maintain good work attitude / habits, Maintain composure during highly stressful / emergency situations; Ability to identify and correct process problems; Make fact-based decisions in a timely manner,

SUPERVISORY / MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

WORK CONDITIONS :

Job conditions vary depending upon Client and marketing needs within a Terminal based industrial environment, work conditions include : indoor office environment, Terminal based / industrial environment, controlled temperature environments, wet or humid conditions, all temperatures including outdoor inclement weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts and rotating equipment, work in high and precarious places located up to 20-50 feet, dust, dirt, chemical and petroleum product exposures, work in confined spaces, noise and vibration exposure and exposure to electrical shock. Exposure to vibration, loud noises and risk of electrical shock.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Job conditions require the ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, make visual inspection, make precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting or carrying 50 lbs, pushing or pulling 50 lbs, climbing in excess of 40 feet, reading / writing of both technical and nontechnical information sources, communicating verbally and visually, performing math calculations, operating motor vehicles, perceiving color differences, wearing personal protective equipment including flame retardant clothing fall protection and strenuous physical activity.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Our primary values at are : We put health and safety first; We care about the environment.

All employees are expected to work safely every day and be safety & environmental leaders. This includes active participation in the following :

Company Description

NESCO Resource Company Overview

Established in 1956, NESCO Resource employs over 10,000 people in 42 states and services a variety of local accounts as well as major accounts. Within NESCO Resource, we have three operating groups with the capability to staff effectively any positions that require Technology, Accounting & Finance, and Clerical & Light Industrial expertise. Rather than the generalist approach most employment agencies pursue, we practice the approach of a specialized staffing firm. We believe our outstanding local growth can be directly attributed to the credibility of our employees and their ability to focus on the specific needs of our customers.

Nesco Resource is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.

Company Description

NESCO Resource Company Overview\r\nEstablished in 1956, NESCO Resource employs over 10,000 people in 42 states and services a variety of local accounts as well as major accounts. Within NESCO Resource, we have three operating groups with the capability to staff effectively any positions that require Technology, Accounting & Finance, and Clerical & Light Industrial expertise. Rather than the generalist approach most employment agencies pursue, we practice the approach of a specialized staffing firm. We believe our outstanding local growth can be directly attributed to the credibility of our employees and their ability to focus on the specific needs of our customers.\r\n\r\nNesco Resource is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.