Crew Leader Bulk (Finance)

Position Description

Understands and can communicate to others procedures required for bulk material handling operations at Shipyard River North Terminal. Must be willing to work shift and/or overtime hours during the week and/or weekends as dictated by operations. Conducts daily safety meetings with crew members. Ensures all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections are completed and turned in to be filed. Knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements and regulations is mandatory. Records and reports any issues or environmental concerns to the terminal supervisor/manager for resolution. Submits daily crew turn-over reports at the end of each shift. Trains subordinates in bulk material safety requirements of Kinder Morgan including but not limited to lock out/tag out, confined space, hot work, etc. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Directs employees to those who can provide interpretation of company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Directs and assists workers in mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair of conveyor machinery and heavy equipment. Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Maintains inspection, time and production records. Prepares daily work schedule to utilize manpower efficiently. Monitors and reports to supervisor spare parts inventory/shortages. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Interprets specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers and assigns duties using the CMMS (Maximo). Has understanding and grasp of environmental impact of Bulk material handling operations. Understands, trains and communicates to others proper rail car loading procedures for domestic shipments, and unit trains. Understands, trains and communicates to others proper truck loading procedures. Takes lead in assuring performance of daily maintenance and troubleshooting conveyor and heavy equipment problems and directs repairs. Performs activities of workers supervised, i.e. this is a working foreperson/lead person. Communicates with co-workers using radio and hand signals. Must carry company cell phone and radio for proper communication while on site. Performs other duties that may be assigned. In order to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is require. Level will depend on experience.

Position Requirements

Highschool/GED, or up to one related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to put together work schedules for efficient manpower utilization. Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Word and various operating systems, and other company software.) The ability to work from written and verbal instructions Equipment operator's certification for equipment being operated; or 18 to 24 month's related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and have willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment. Must obtain and /or meet requirements to enter foreign trade zones and as necessary obtain a TWIC. Must be willing to work as part of a team. Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values. Prioritize and plans work activities using time efficiently, plans for additional resources, organizes schedules of other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans. Keep required job schedule. Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also but not limited to: heights in excess of 15 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on track rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain and a high noise level in the work environment. Required to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time. Communication with supervision and coworkers via radio or hand signals. Must be capable of wearing fire retardant clothing if required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Leads a crew of 4 to 5 daily. As directed performs activities of co-workers. Regular work attendance is required to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job Must be able to work overtime and weekends as dictated by operations f required must be able to perform shift work, rotating day/night.

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