What does a tank farm operator do?

As a tank farm operator, you receive and discharge industrial chemicals or jet fuel from tanker truck shipments or a pipeline. Your duties include taking a sample within a specified period to analyze product quality using various tests, such as to measure acidity and composition. You also inspect product based on compliance and standards set by your company, the industry, and government. Additional responsibilities include the transfer of product to storage tanks and ensuring all equipment is up to code to avoid spills and contamination. You are expected to maintain an organized log with all product transactions, quality control actions, and any maintenance performed. Each shift, you inspect the hydrant system, tanks, and pipelines, and report anything unusual or outside your expertise to your supervisor including leaks or temperature and pressure abnormalities.