Position Title: Weighmaster

Compensation:

Full-time, $21.50/hour Non-Exempt; 12-hour shift rotation

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Security Guard: (Not limited to)

This position is responsible for responsibilities associated with security, emergency notification, and management of inbound/outbound traffic to the main gates of refinery including blend plant. Individuals in this role serve to monitor, patrol, and protect assigned property, as well as promote and enforce safety and security measures and act as a visible deterrent against irregular activity.

• Perform roving patrol using ARG vehicle to access various areas of the plant to ensure gates are secured which requires exiting the vehicle to unlock manual gates or to check personnel gates.
• Monitor cameras that are provided to guard visibility and report suspicious activity.
• Manage access control to facility through pedestrian and vehicle drive gates.
• Report and address all incidents of unauthorized entry to the extent that you can do so safely.
• Activate emergency alarms notifications and monitoring fire alarms and respond accordingly with notification of ERT, local EMS or ARG personnel depending on the alarm that is received (fire, medical, spill, system trouble, etc.).
• Activate emergency notification system (Alert Media) from computer or assigned cell phone.
• Conduct functionality tests of the emergency notification system (Alert Medi) each shift and perform weekly functionality test of the emergency steam whistle.
• Monitor the lone worker/ man down meter and respond to alarms for a man down by calling appropriate personnel.
• Ensure all visitors, contractors, drivers are processed for entry (signed in, badge issued).
• Manage access control badge distribution and ensure badges are returned and report any missing badges.
• Review contractor database to ensure that contractors have completed orientation and deny access to all unapproved contractors until orientation is completed.
• Complete Daily Activity Report on computer with a detailed summary of daily activities.
• Monitor radio for confined space entry announcements and acknowledge such over the radio and track until entry work is completed.
• Report issues with any of the hardware, cameras, software in use at the Main Gate (Watchblock).
• Ensure drivers are aware of and understand ARG’s loading and unloading policy.
• Coordinate the routing of truck deliveries/shipments to the appropriate location for unloading/loading as indicated by Bill of Lading.
• Possess and maintain a valid Weighmaster license as issued by PA Dept. of Weights and Measures.
• Process trucks for loading which involves weighing trucks, completing truck loading worksheet with necessary information, verifying pick up number in the bill of lading system and signing by the driver for the load.

• Participate in all company required training, continuing educational courses via home study, seminars, etc. as needed to stay abreast of changing regulations.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Benefits Available to Security Guard:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
• Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
• Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
• Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
• Paid Holidays & Personal Days
• Education & Employee Assistance Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Security Guard:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Other Qualifications of Security Guard:

• Must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license and be capable of operating all ARG safety vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Comprehension of ARG Main Gate Security (Watchblock) responsibilities
• Complete ARG contractor orientation course on-line and all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.
• Must be able to read, write, and always maintain a professional demeanor.

• Able to work independently to organize and manage multiple tasks as required.
• Practice sound judgment and work effectively under sometimes stressful emergency conditions.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Security Guard:

• COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Fast paced work environment, focus attention, work independently, communicating, reading comprehension.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, limited walking & standing, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding. Frequently uses visual, audio, speech, reading comprehension and various motor skills including sitting, walking, climbing, standing, reaching, writing, keyboarding, and driving. Must be able to push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 20 lbs.

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.
Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicant will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.