Terminal Operator
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersChemical Equipment Operators and TendersChemical Plant and System OperatorsPump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersTank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersIndustries:
Gambling IndustriesPetroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant WholesalersSpecialized Freight TruckingChemical and Allied Products Merchant WholesalersOther Residential Care FacilitiesPipeline and Terminal OperationsSunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits including access to health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.
SummaryUnder general supervision of Terminal Management, the Terminal Operator is responsible for operating all Terminal equipment in connection with receiving, storing, transferring, and loading of refined petroleum products in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements.
The candidate will be required to split time and travel as necessary between the Andrews Air Force Base and Salisbury facilities depending on each facility's needs. Assisting at the Virginia Beach terminal may be required if necessary.
This role has a current pay range of $25.65/hr - $34.55/hr represents the company's good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of this posting. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesGauge storage tanks and take meter readings for all products on a daily basis
Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations customer representatives
Calculate and input all product inventories and meter readings into appropriate systems
Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of product inventories and thru-puts
Perform facility maintenance on office building, assets, vegetation, as needed
Perform the safe loading of petroleum products onto trucks and receive products from pipelines and marine barges.
Travel to various refined products and crude facilities with little notice to effectively assist terminals across the organization
Take product samples as required and perform/log required Quality control tests
Perform and log all scheduled maintenance and compliance inspections
Ensure that all terminal equipment is functioning properly and report failures to supervisor
Perform daily walk around inspections to identify potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained
Issue work permits to contractors performing work at the Terminal. This includes ensuring that pre-job safety meetings, lockout - tag-out, confined space entry, and gas tech monitoring requirements are met for all work performed at the Terminal
Correcting or stopping all unsafe acts or conditions not in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures by any party entering the facility
Remain knowledgeable of, and prepared to enact and coordinate the Emergency Response activities until relieved by supervisor or management personnel
Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to supervisor, customers, and other impacted parties in a prompt fashion
Required EducationHigh school diploma or GED
TWIC Card eligibility
Minimum RequirementsEffectively communicate with peers and management of various levels
Self-starter able work with little or no supervision
Carry a pager or cell phone allowing for shift hold over or shift reassignment, as well as call out at all hours
Able to use basic hand tools and operate basic product testing equipment
Proficient in mathematics and able to perform all required calculations
Proficient with Microsoft Suite
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for state of residence
Able to notice subtle Color differences in product samples
Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules
Working Conditions and RequirementsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
Reliable attendance at work
Occasional overnight travel may be required