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
This site operates 24/7; therefore, shift work (including overnights) may be necessary
May be required to travel to and work at different facility locations for limited periods of time
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
Ammonia terminal operators are required to function as emergency responders in the event of a hazardous material (anhydrous ammonia) spill
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 emergency
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.
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.
Applicant must be within reasonable proximity of facility (approx. 30 min-45 min driving time) while on-call
Working Conditions: Incumbents are on-call (24 hours per day) for pre-designated time periods
