Brandon Dardar
Nederland,TX
Summary
Terminal Operator with extensive experience at Howard Energy Partners, excelling in system monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams in complex operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during cargo transfers. Skilled in problem-solving and multitasking, consistently achieving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator 2
Howard Energy Partners
02.2021 - Current
- Control Board Operator using complex system to open and close valves, for proper line up to do tank, truck, barge, pipeline and ship transfers. Using formulas to blend cargo at customers request. Knowing proper math for use of tank strappings, Batch systems, Flow rates, Vapor Unit set pionts, converting standard to metric for proper understandings with foreign vessels
- Communicating to outside operators on certain job tasks that is needed
- PIC Qualified to sign documents and handle transfers to and from ships and barges
- Conducting meetings with vessel crew, sign documents for cargo transfer, informing crew on safety ploicies and operation procedures at our facility
- Understanding P&IDS to know terminal layout, and ability to read upcoming changes
- Tank Gauging/ and temperature checks
- Tank Inspections
- Writing Permits for contractors and informing on facility policies/procedures.
- Assisting in meter proving for correct cargo calculation
- Proper Lock out/ tag out procedures
- Operating Cranes safely for dock hoses and gangways, using proper rigging
- Answering/ Making phone calls, Scheduling barges to dock/ Coordinating with inspectors for cargo relations
- Open or close valves in the field for proper line up
- Operate and Troubleshoot a vapor control unit for loading ships and barges
- Monitoring Multiple Screens to make sure pressures and flow is staying in a controlled state, and knowing what to do when that state changes
- Connect/ Disconnect hoses for Loading and Offloading Railcars, knowing cargo for each railcar. Making sure its sealed properly and documented before leaving facility
- Leading co-workers on safety and proper operations
- Knowing what saftey equipment, Proper PPE must be worn for each job duties
- When and issue throughout the terminal may occur, quick and safe thinking, on what must happen next. Proper phone calls, correct guidance to team members
- Annual Safety Training must stay up to date
- Know where and how to access Safety Data Sheets
- In case of a coast guard audit, make sure their needs are met, and guide them to a safe and efficient visit.
- Conduct Positive Actions and produce high value outputs, while showing gratitude for the company
Dock Operator
Petroleum Service Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Travel to multiple terminals
- Report to the certain terminal site on a timely manner
- On call 24/7 on a 6 days on 3 days off schedule
- Follow Operation procedures and safety rules for each specific terminal
- Conduct key meeting with vessel, sign documents, and inform vessels crew on procedures / safety rules at that facility
- Safely connect or disconnect cargo arms / hoses to barges and ships
- Understanding the safety plans and operation procedures at each terminal.
- Understand PSC policies and procedures
- Understand how to read and acquire safety data sheets for cargo
- Operate a vapor recovery unit, and how to trouble shoot any issues if they may occur
- Willing and capable to train new hires on proper job duties and task. Also teaching safety policies and operation procedures
- Always being presentable and conducting positive actions to uphold value to the company
Line Handler
Carlson Mooring
11.2017 - 06.2018
- On call 24/7, standing by the phone for next job duty
- Prepare to be at the job site at an appropriate time
- Know each facilities procedures, and present myself with professionalism going at each location
- Communicate with the vessels crew on how the facility requires proper mooring
- Guide co-workers (use the buddy systems) to ensure efficient and safe mooring
- Also assisted bringing stores to ships using barge, communicating with vessel crew. Properly rigging pallets with appropriate straps for a safe crane pick up.
- Attend safety classes and making sure my safety training is up to date for each facility
Education
GED -
GED.com
01-2021
Skills
- System monitoring
- Terminal operations
- Environmental checks
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Personal Information
- Title: Terminal Operator
- ID Number: 409504757
Timeline
Terminal Operator 2
Howard Energy Partners
02.2021 - Current
Dock Operator
Petroleum Service Corporation
08.2018 - 02.2021
Line Handler
Carlson Mooring
11.2017 - 06.2018
GED -
GED.com