Union Operator

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference.Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As a Union Operator, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

Individuals employed as Union Operators must meet the Company’s minimum requirements.  These individuals must be in adequate physical condition to carry out all responsibilities and perform all essential functions as described herein.  Generally, this position ensures that all products are loaded or unloaded safely and efficiently and performs work as instructed by supervisors functioning as team members with other operations personnel.

What will you be doing? 

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates a commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Opens and closes valves by hand or, if available, by use of a computer for valves with remote operation

• Ensures correct tank lineup for various receipt and delivery operations; performs tank gauging and temperature verification; completes associated paperwork; ties up and releases vessels including positioning vessel gangways 

• Reviews operation orders for errors; verifies proper backup, tank selection, and suitability of equipment or material

• Loads and unloads railroad tank cars, trucks, ships, and barges as assigned; loosens or tightens bolts manually using large wrenches; crawls under tank cars, walks on docks, hooks up and releases hoses; positions mechanical load arm or connects product hoses; reviews and completes documentation; monitors gauges; adjusts flow rates; follows written or oral instructions

• Ascends and descends ladders and stairs and walks over pipes to manually gauge tanks

• Responds rapidly and appropriately to emergencies following safety guidelines and procedures; uses equipment, chemicals, and procedures appropriate to the situation to mitigate damages; uses fire monitor

• Cleans truck stations by scraping and sweeping; cleans and realigns pipelines; performs miscellaneous cleaning activities as assigned

• Performs simple maintenance including small to medium valve change out, hose change out, small project painting, fitting change out, refilling pump oilers, etc.

• Participates in and completes all assigned training programs

• Understands and ensures all work performed meets Federal and State OSHA requirements as well as Company safety, health, and environmental standards 

• Performs miscellaneous clean-up activities such as collecting trash, emptying barrels, sweeping and mopping floors, and moving furnishings

• Operates forklift, tractor-trailer, or other equipment as requested

• Trains regularly on all Federal, state, and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, RCRA requirements; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements

Why you’ll love working with us 

• ​Medical / Dental Insurance                               

• Vision Insurance       

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance         

• Holidays (11 fixed holidays)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Vacation

• Personal Choice Days

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment. 

• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagramor check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you?

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid state driver’s license

• Experience in terminal operations preferred but not required

• Ability to read, interpret and follow U.S. Coast Guard manuals and other regulatory documents as applicable

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures, including Federal and State OSHA standards and regulations

• Ability to read strapping tables

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

• Must be able to work varying and/or rotating shifts

• Experience working with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations including RCRA

Don’t meet all our criteria?No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.

What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.

Work Environment

Office AND Terminal Employee

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements.  Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months.  There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous.  The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments.  Employees must be able to wear PPE required by the location.  General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

Office AND Terminal Employee

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear.  The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height.  The employee may be required to enter confined spaces.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity:

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are! 

To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at HR.USA@vopak.com. Please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.