Job Abstract

In 2019, T. Parker Host acquired United Bulk Terminals (UBT) on Mile 55 of the Mississippi River as one of the largest bulk terminals in the U.S. Gulf, specializing in coal and petcoke. This 1,200 acre property in Davant, Louisiana is capable of extensive loading, discharging and storage – with deep-water docks, fleeting capacity for 500 barges and over 40 pieces of heavy equipment to handle cargo loads. 

Since the acquisition, HOST has made extensive improvements in systems and equipment, making the facility safer, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient to better serve our customers.

Position Summary:  Supervise and ensure the safe and correct installation, maintenance, diagnostics and repair of equipment/instrumentation related to the unloading, loading, transfer and storage of cargo including conveying equipment, AC and DC motors, PLCs and IO modules, VFDs and DC Drives, associated wiring and power supplies on ship loaders, stacker/reclaimers, continuous barge unloaders, bucket cranes and various support equipment. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Serve as technical lead to a group of maintenance electricians in areas such as:

·          Power distribution 13.8kv, 4160v, 480v, 120v, low voltage systems

·          Troubleshooting discrete and analog control circuits

·          VFD and DC drive systems, diagnostics, and maintenance

·          Correct operation of all automated equipment including barge unloaders, conveyors, reclaiming equipment, etc.

·          Wiring methods for branch circuits such as lighting and receptacles

·         Attend and contribute to Maintenance and Operations meetings regarding status of current and future electrical work orders and projects, and ongoing equipment repairs

·         Provide supervision over electrical work orders and PMs in the CMMS program including the ability to create, edit, issue, and close work orders which caption all relevant data of the PM or repair task

·         Supervise and perform preventive maintenance on all terminal equipment

·         Audit routine PMs for accuracy, implement improvements as necessary

·         Provide on-call and/or remote support to Electricians and Operations during unplanned downtime

·         Diagnose and repair equipment various equipment used to transfer cargo to/from barges and vessels by use of conveying equipment

·         Provide blueprints, wiring schematics, manuals or verbal instructions to Electricians and verify their accuracy

·         Ensure all electrical work is completed in a safe and timely manner in compliance with company and regulatory requirements

·         Safely operate and/or supervise safe operation of various types of equipment related to transfer of cargo for testing purposes

·         Audit inspections on all equipment and report findings in accordance with policy and procedures

·         Participate in and successfully complete required training and related testing

·         Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns

·         Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested and instructed by management

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

·         High School Graduate or equivalent required.

·         3 years of prior industrial electrical supervision experience preferred.

·         8 years of prior industrial electrical experience.

·         Master Electrician-level knowledge/experience in troubleshooting at a component level of industrial electronic controls: VFDs/DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and associated wiring.

·         Thorough knowledge and application of Ohm’s Law.

·         Experience with Emerson (formerly GE) RX3i controllers and Machine Edition software preferred.

·         Ability to attain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

·         Support Operations through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of electrical, automation and process control equipment

·         Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and automation equipment in order to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs

·         Support all types of facility systems including Emerson PLCs, Control Techniques VFDs and DC Drives, SEL MV control and monitoring, bulk cargo belts scales, wireless radios and related equipment, 120v-4160v motor controls, and others. Experience with Medium Voltage motors and starters preferred.

·         Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups

·         Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time may be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems

·         Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed. Other tasks may also be assigned to support Operations as necessary

·         Successful completion of background check.

·         Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance.

Physical Requirements:

·         Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

·         The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

·         Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at protected heights up to 130 feet.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

·         Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.

HOST, and its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For more information, please visit www.tparkerhost.com or Apply Online Here