LNG Operator Apprentice

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Operates, LNG vaporizers, liquefier and all ancillary LNG plant equipment such as compressors, pumps, boilers, heat exchange equipment, generators, and other equipment. Perform LNG truck and ship unloading and loading operations.

• Performs maintenance of equipment, instrumentation and controls, buildings and grounds as required in conformance with plant procedures. Adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and correct problems with equipment, instrumentation and controls, valves and piping.

• Controls and limits access to the plant property, monitors security cameras and systems, and responds to plant security alarms and breeches of plant security as prescribed in the plant security procedure. Performs plant facility inspections at the intervals prescribed in the plant procedures. Answers telephone and/or radio, keeping such record thereof.

• Maintains inventories of spare parts and materials in an orderly manner.

• Records and evaluates operating data and initiates corrective action to maintain reqr4uired performance of equipment and alerts supervision to potential problems and failures. Accurately and legibly record operating data and complete reports using paper and electronic.

• Participates in continuous, routine training for operations, maintenance, security and fire protection to stay qualified for this classification per DOT, State and local regulations

• Insure work is performed to Code(s) & Company standards; oversee the work performed by contractors, work rotating shifts, respond to after hours call outs and perform any other Plant work as assigned.

• Performs the duties of and assists in training lower classifications.

Qualifications

• Physically fit to perform the duties in accordance with DOT and Company medical standards.

• Hold a valid driver's license.

• Ability to climb and work on ladders.

• Not afraid of heights and the ability to climb to the top of the LNG tank and perform work on the top of the tank.

• High School Diploma or equivalent as well as advanced training in mechanics, chemical process or a skilled trade.

• Demonstrate electrical and mechanical aptitude.

• Participates in and passes Company provided training for operations, maintenance, security, fire protection, and any other areas the Company deems necessary to comply with Federal, State, Local, and Company procedures and/or regulations.

• Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions.

• Any other qualifications the Company determines necessary to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the LNG Plant. If the qualifications are modified or new qualifications are added, reasonable notice will be given to the Union. If the Union requests further discussion, the Company will endeavor to arrange such discussion.

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