Operator - Aurora Terminal
Company: CF Industries
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 15, 2024
Job Description:
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed
and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe
and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined
capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part
of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging
knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work
and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that
help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different
areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its
values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an
authentic team that encourages you to share your views and
opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States,
Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage,
transportation and distribution network in North America, and
logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our
strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the
world's transition to clean energy.Function: OperationsJob
Summary:The purpose of the Terminal Operator position is to carry
out the processes of: loading and unloading product, storing
product and maintaining the grounds, buildings and equipment used
during operations. This position, alongside others at the site,
will be expected to work flexible shifts to support the business
cycle of our customers, which may occasionally include evenings and
weekends as required.Job Description:
- Daily responsibilities/duties of the Terminal Operator may
include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Perform product loading and unloading functions and associated
duties, in accordance with established operating procedures.
- Maintain operating equipment, buildings and grounds in
accordance with operating procedures. This includes, but is not
limited to, inspecting equipment; performing mechanical
maintenance; advising appropriate personnel of or rectifying unsafe
equipment or conditions; and, general cleaning of all terminal
areas and ordering of supplies.
- Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, as
appropriate. This includes testing and recording sample results,
and, monitoring/recording gauge readings as appropriate.
- Maintain and update appropriate manuals and records/paperwork
accurately.
- Comply with all training, environmental, health and safety
programs of the Company/industry.
- Assist with training and development of other operators as
appropriate.
- Interact and/or coordinate with Emergency Response Personnel
discussions and/or training regarding environmental, health and
safety situations.
- Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties should a
hazardous material spill occur.
- Progress through and maintain skills acquired in the Operator
Progression Program.
- Perform other duties requested by facility management necessary
for proper operation of the facility (i.e. recordkeeping,
development /implementation of procedures).
- Perform maintenance duties or provide assistance to emergency
situations at other Company locations as directed by Company
management personnel.
- Participate in the development and implementation of capital
and maintenance projects.
- Assume management responsibilities of facility when facility
manager is absent.Successful incumbents will have:
- High School graduate or equivalent; plus equivalent of 2 years
college, Military/technical training, or related work
experience
- Ability to understand and follow operating procedures
- Refrigeration knowledge commensurate with position level
- Good communication skills
- HAZMAT certified (post-employment requirement)
- Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team-oriented
action
- Must have basic computer skills and be capable of data entry
and information retrieval
- Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English
language.Position Scope/Contribution:Travel
- May be required to travel to and work at different facility
locations for limited periods of time.Working Conditions:
- Works in variety of environmental conditions (extreme
cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.).
- Works with hazardous chemicals (including emergency response
requirements discussed below).
- Incumbents are "on-call" (24 hours per day) for pre-designated
time periods. While "on-call", incumbents must be located within
reasonable proximity of facility (approx. 30 min-45 min driving
time).
- Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
- Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful
positions.
- Occasionally required to climb to and maneuver at heights of
approximately 80-100 ft.
- Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes
during product loading.
- Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous
operating environment.
- Shift work may be required. Work may be necessary on nights,
holidays, and weekends with little or no advanced notice on
occasion.Emergency Response Personnel Requirements:Ammonia terminal
operators are required to function as emergency responders in the
event of a hazardous material (anhydrous ammonia) spill. There are
two basic roles which operators could be expected to perform: (1)
Hazardous Material Technician and (2) Incident Commander (under 29
CFR 1910.120(q)). Points of note are:
- The usual exposure level will be below the PEL. In an emergency
situation the exposure level could be immediately dangerous to life
and health (see MSDS for PEL and IDLH). For initial entry, personal
protective equipment will be used including a Level A encapsulated
suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) which weighs
approximately 35 lbs
- Emergency response may be indoors or outside where weather
conditions can range from extreme heat to extreme cold
- Medical treatment of victims is designated to local community
emergency responders but the Incident Commander and Hazardous
Material Technicians could administer first aid and CPR on a Good
Samaritan basis in an emergencyHazardous Materials Technician -
Physical requirements:
- Wear Level A protective suits and self-contained breathing
apparatus in order to perform offensive measures to patch, plug or
stop a leak of anhydrous ammonia. Time spent in the Level A Suit is
generally limited to 15-20 minutes. The weight of the SCBA is
approximately 35 lbs.
- Deploy approximately 200 ft. of fire hose at critical downwind
locations.
- Use tools (e.g., wrenches, hammers, wedges, etc.) to plug
piping leaks.
- Remove victims to a safe location for treatment of medical
personnel (including confined space removal/retrieval).
- Perform diking or ditching measures using sandbags and shovels
to contain water flows on site
- Climb stairs to the top of an ammonia tank (approx. 90 feet
high) carrying 50 lbs. of equipment while ascending the
stairs.
- Install valves in an ammonia piping system.
- Haul emergency response equipment (i.e.; Level A suits,
Biopaks, rubber boots) to designated incident command
locations.
- Assist local fire department and authorities, as needed.
- Operate mobile and heavy equipment (front-end loader, pick-up
truck) to contain spills.Incident Commander - Roles and Physical
Requirements:
- The role of Incident Commander involves guiding and directing
emergency response efforts from an upwind location. The Incident
Commander typically functions in Level D protective gear (normal
work clothes). Physical activities are restricted to surveillance
of the response area and assisting the Hazardous Material
Technicians into their protective gear.What We Offer:You'll enjoy
competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive
program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive
benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a
well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance,
generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! You
will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences,
wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver
important work, and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting
opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your
potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a
company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment
knowing that you're working with purpose, to provide clean energy
to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
- CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
- Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by
viewing the federal"EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as
detailed below: Pay Transparency
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFMLA:https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdfEmployee
Polygraph Protection
Acthttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
- Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by
viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".If you need any assistance
seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need
reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call
847-405-2400 or contact us atcfhire@cfindustries.com.JOIN OUR
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