Truck Driver

Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

- Operate LNG transport trucks and tanker trailers safely in accordance with company procedures, road traffic laws, and hazardous materials transport requirements.
- Conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the tractor, tanker, hoses, valves, gauges, safety equipment, tyres, lights, brakes, and related accessories.
- Verify delivery instructions, route plans, permits, dispatch documentation, and customer/site access requirements before departure.
- Safely support LNG loading and unloading activities, including shunting, hose connection and disconnection, grounding/earthing requirements, valve operation, pressure monitoring, and emergency shutdown readiness.
- Monitor tanker pressure, temperature, fittings, and safety systems during loading, transit, waiting periods, and unloading.
- Maintain defensive driving practices and adjust driving behaviour for road, weather, traffic, terrain, and site conditions.
- Comply with journey management requirements, approved routes, speed limits, fatigue management rules, and rest-period requirements.
- Complete delivery notes, trip logs, inspection reports, fuel records, incident reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
- Immediately report vehicle defects, leaks, abnormal pressure changes, accidents, near misses, customer complaints, security concerns, or unsafe conditions.
- Maintain professional communication with dispatch, terminal operators, customer site representatives, maintenance teams, and supervisors.
- Keep assigned vehicle and equipment clean, secured, and ready for operation.
- Participate in emergency response drills, safety meetings, toolbox talks, training sessions, and competency assessments.

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Follow all LNG handling procedures, hazardous materials controls, permit-to-work requirements, and site-specific safety rules.
- Use required personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothing where required, gloves, safety footwear, eye/face protection, hard hat, and high-visibility clothing.
- Recognize LNG hazards, including cryogenic burns, vapour cloud formation, oxygen displacement, flammability, pressure build-up, static electricity, and confined-area risks.
- Ensure safe positioning of vehicles during loading and unloading, including chocking, braking, grounding/earthing, exclusion zones, and drive-away prevention controls.
- Respond appropriately to alarms, leaks, spills, fire risks, equipment malfunctions, road incidents, or site emergencies in accordance with emergency response procedures.
- Protect company assets, customer property, the public, and the environment by applying safe work practices at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in heavy cargo/tanker haulage.
- Requires flexibility and ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with tight deadlines, sensitive service issues, and emergency situations.
- Proven time management, scheduling and prioritization skills.
- Strong problem-solving management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work a non-standard work schedule in a 24x7 operation.
- Articulated driver’s license (for at least 3 years), defensive driving certificate (no more than 2 yrs).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

- Strong defensive driving skills and sound judgement under changing road and site conditions.
- High attention to detail when inspecting equipment, reading gauges, and completing documentation.
- Safety-first mindset with willingness to stop work when conditions are unsafe.
- Ability to follow procedures precisely, especially during loading, unloading, and emergency situations.
- Good communication skills for coordinating with dispatch, terminal teams, customers, and supervisors.
- Reliability, punctuality, discipline, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Basic digital literacy for using GPS, electronic logging systems, mobile communication tools, or fleet management systems.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:   Incumbent must be authorized to work in the assigned location.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.