Rail Operator I

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating rail equipment and off-loading rail cars containing Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) in accordance with federal, state and Company guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS  will include the following:

• Work closely with Operations, Transportation, and Marketing groups to carry out daily plans and goals to achieve the scheduled loads/unload objectives.
• Verify tank car or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
• Assist locomotive operator with rail movements as needed.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with facility SOPs to complete the loading/unloading of railcars and transport trailers.
• Complete multiple forms and all paperwork/documentation related to rail/transport trailer activities.
• Operate pumps, vaporizers, valves, and other unloading equipment as directed.
• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, including coordinating activities with other departments to ensure constant and safe product flow.
• Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times manually or with computers.
• Ensure conditions and weights of transport trailers meet federal, state, local and corporate standards prior to departure from the facility.
• Monitor all equipment within the facility for mechanical integrity; perform basic maintenance such as pump lubrication, gasket replacement, and similar activities as instructed.
• Attend and comply with all required training at the facility.
• Responsible for the day to day safe and efficient operation of the facility while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, local and corporate standards.

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.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Meet all FR  requirements within 90 days of employment.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work 8-hour shifts consisting of 4am-12pm & 11am-7pm five (5) days per week alternating every other week, including weekends during peak season
• Must be detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
• Should have good PC skills to include all MS Office  products.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management,  contractors and internal support groups.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
•  The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.  Good hearing and vision, and the ability of rapid physical and mental coordination.
•  Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, stoop, sit and walk extensively
• This position will primarily work outside in all weather conditions, sometimes in precarious places.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, such as flame retardant clothing, eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat, etc.
• May be called upon to work extended hours to cover shifts or provide support during non-routine activities.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP is committed to providing a safe work environment by following safety and health practices and promptly reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe equipment.  It is expected that associates of Crestwood Midstream Partners LP will diligently strive to follow the Company’s safety guidelines and adhere to the safety accountabilities addressed below.