Yard Specialist

Univar Solutions•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

MiniBulk Yard Specialist is responsible for ordering MiniBulk tanks, telemetry & fittings, installing fittings on MiniBulk tanks, transporting and installing MiniBulk tanks at customer locations, loading/unloading MiniBulk and Bulk corrosive chemicals and performing routine maintenance in UNIVAR branch location in the safest and most efficient manner. Yard Specialist will report to the Branch Operation Supervisor. Reading and being familiar with all Company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook, and Operations Manual. Taking pride in our Company and doing everything possible to help maintain our goals in Safety, Service, and Profitability. Reporting and designated to work on time, and accurately inputting time worked and meal periods into time and attendance system. Wearing a uniform daily and maintaining a clean and professional appearance. Wearing all required safety gear and personal protective equipment, including a full face respirator when required, during all handling of chemicals. Driving in a safe and responsible manner and following all DOT rules and regulations - as applicable. Mixing blends and performance products in tanks following blend sheet instructions and testing/preparing for shipment Conduct lab quality control tests and maintain accurate records Loading trucks with proper materials (and concentrations) to be delivered as dispatched, and insuring all paperwork complies with Company and DOT policies and regulations. Safe offloading or loading of railcar product and preparing all empty railcars for transport per FRA and D.O.T regulations. Monitoring tank or tanker levels and status while transferring chemical to storage or trailers. Recording and reporting inventory of materials coming in and out UNIVAR yards Plumbing and assembly of Minibulk customer tanks Management of the neutralization yard drainage and treatment system with Waste Water Minimization mindset. Will require annual training in Hazardous waste management - documentation and procedure to comply with DTSC requirements of proper handling Hazardous Waste. Maintenance, repair and installation of yard equipment, UNIVAR trailers and process tanks, pumps and piping as required. Reporting all spills immediately to the Yard Supervisor or Operations Manager. Cleaning up any spill, however minor according to UNIVAR policy. Reporting all defects in equipment including tractor, trailer, customer tanks, rail cars, storage vessels and any yard assets. Usage of proper forms, to insure there is a written record so corrective action can be taken. Working any overtime, if required. Coordinating loading times with the Bulk Dispatcher regarding the next day's deliveries to best serve our customers. Perform end of shift proper shutdown, valve locking and site security. Signing/submitting formal checklist of shutdown inspection items.

Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to work with corrosive chemicals.
Provide a current copy of driver file containing:
Medical form (long form)
Driver Violation Record
DMV Report
Valid Driver's License
One character reference
Agree to fully cooperate with the training program for chemical handling and safety.
Must be able to meet all the requirements for respirator certification including any medical certifications and yearly re-certification with fit testing per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134
Agree to train to the OSHA Hazmat Emergency Responder Technician certification level and maintain annual certification.
Agree to a minimum 2 year probation period to establish the job as being right for both the trainee and the company's best interest and welfare.
Take a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Knowledge of DOT regulations
Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Proficiency repairing mechanical equipment, pumps, plumbing and/or pipefitting as well as minor structural work.
Mechanical aptitude and inclination required.
Able to work with computers and plant electronic devices
High school diploma

Nice To Haves

Trailer repair experience desirable.
Certified PA Tank Installer certification preferred
Class A driver's license with HAZMAT credentials not a must, but preferred

Responsibilities

Ordering MiniBulk tanks, telemetry & fittings
Installing fittings on MiniBulk tanks
Transporting and installing MiniBulk tanks at customer locations
Loading/unloading MiniBulk and Bulk corrosive chemicals
Performing routine maintenance in UNIVAR branch location
Reading and being familiar with all Company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook, and Operations Manual
Taking pride in our Company and doing everything possible to help maintain our goals in Safety, Service, and Profitability
Reporting and designated to work on time, and accurately inputting time worked and meal periods into time and attendance system
Wearing a uniform daily and maintaining a clean and professional appearance
Wearing all required safety gear and personal protective equipment, including a full face respirator when required, during all handling of chemicals
Driving in a safe and responsible manner and following all DOT rules and regulations - as applicable
Mixing blends and performance products in tanks following blend sheet instructions and testing/preparing for shipment
Conduct lab quality control tests and maintain accurate records
Loading trucks with proper materials (and concentrations) to be delivered as dispatched, and insuring all paperwork complies with Company and DOT policies and regulations
Safe offloading or loading of railcar product and preparing all empty railcars for transport per FRA and D.O.T regulations
Monitoring tank or tanker levels and status while transferring chemical to storage or trailers
Recording and reporting inventory of materials coming in and out UNIVAR yards
Plumbing and assembly of Minibulk customer tanks
Management of the neutralization yard drainage and treatment system with Waste Water Minimization mindset
Will require annual training in Hazardous waste management - documentation and procedure to comply with DTSC requirements of proper handling Hazardous Waste
Maintenance, repair and installation of yard equipment, UNIVAR trailers and process tanks, pumps and piping as required
Reporting all spills immediately to the Yard Supervisor or Operations Manager
Cleaning up any spill, however minor according to UNIVAR policy
Reporting all defects in equipment including tractor, trailer, customer tanks, rail cars, storage vessels and any yard assets
Working any overtime, if required
Coordinating loading times with the Bulk Dispatcher regarding the next day's deliveries to best serve our customers
Perform end of shift proper shutdown, valve locking and site security
Signing/submitting formal checklist of shutdown inspection items