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Company:
INEOS Phenol
Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

**Department**
Production

**Location**
Pasadena, TX

**ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND JOB PURPOSE**
INEOS Phenol is the world’s largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per year. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL, Pasadena, TX and Singapore. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world.

**How the Role fits in**:
The dockman performs activities required in the loading/unloading of products, raw materials and process intermediate materials from maritime vessels. They are qualified to operate all equipment associated with the loading/unloading of barges and larger vessels. They are also qualified to perform general duties in loading/unloading of rail, movement of railcars, process units in support of production and other duties as assigned.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**
**SHE Stewardship**

Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.
Understand and promote the INEOS “20 Principles of Safety”, assuring that others are aware of safe working practices and promote the safety concepts of “Coaching for Safety” and “Stop Work”.
Promote safety and safe actions through communication such as discussing safety with employees/contractors before job task, during meetings, and as opportunities arise to promote safety to the fullest extent possible.
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and strive to meet internal SHE objectives.
Complete training requirements as outlined in the annual training schedule.

**Work Duties**
Maintain USGC approved Tankerman-PIC with DL endorsement certification.
Serve as the Person-In-Charge, ensuring the safe transfer of products to and from vessels.
Inspect vessels prior to transfer in order to ensure that the vessel is mechanically sound, seaworthy and the transfer can be accomplished in a safe and uninterrupted manner.
Continually monitor and adjust cargo flow throughout the transfer operation.
Work with Tankerman and vessel Captain to ensure correct mooring configurations are used and mooring lines are kept tight enough at all times.
Secure loading/unloading hoses properly and monitor throughout transfers.
Maintain communication with vessels and plant operations to monitor and control safe chemical transfers to and from marine vessels.
Operate dock cranes and loading arms to make necessary vessel connections and transfers.
Make routine dock inspections during transfers and correct issues as they are discovered.
Update Unit Operator/Shift Supervisor on process conditions. This would typically include, but not be limited to loading changes, upset conditions, and equipment failures.
Maintain up-to-date certifications, qualifications, and training records based on regulatory agency compliance and the INEOS emergency response team requirements, including off-site activities.
Work in conjunction with other operators to maintain stable operation of the plant by communicating pertinent process information. This would typically include but not be limited to loading changes, upset conditions, and equipment failures.
Record process information and operating activities on log sheets, checklists and in logbooks.
Monitor the loading instrumentation and equipment to collect information and ensure proper operation. Typical instrumentation and equipment would include but not be limited to gauges (temperature, pressure, flow), pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, vessels, and filters.

Operate heavy equipment such as a locomotive that is associated with moving empty / full railcars to facilitate the loading activities.
Collect samples as outlined in the sample plan or as requested. Make visual comparisons of samples to determine if they are of the proper color, temperature, viscosity, etc. Perform routine lab analysis on collected samples. This would typically include but not be limited to pH, conductivity, temperature, and color.
Work with supervision to troubleshoot and optimize the process. This would typically include but not be limited to conditions affecting safety, efficiency, capacity, and product quality.
Prepare equipment and pipe systems for removal, maintenance, or repairs. This will be performed under the guidance of supervision. This work will require pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying of parts, equipment, and tools. It will also require the use appropriate tools and PPE to properly open, close, remove, and secure items.
Perform routine and non-routine housekeeping required to maintain designated process area clean and safe.
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