Terminal Operator

Airswift; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking two Terminal Operators for a major diluent terminal in Fort Saskatchewan. Ideal candidates will have strong operations experience in terminal or rail environments and can safely move, transfer, and handle products while maintaining reliable terminal assets.

Experience in railcar loading/unloading, tank farm operations and permit-to-work systems is highly valued. This field-based role offers long-term opportunities with our Oil & Gas owner client.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Process Operator, Facility Operator, Terminal Operator, or Operations Technician within oil & gas, midstream, refining, petrochemical, or terminal operations
• Rail operations experience including railcar loading/unloading, track inspections, switching activities, and rail movements
• Experience with tank farm operations, product transfers, and terminal facilities
• Ability to perform gas testing and work within permit-to-work systems
• Strong troubleshooting and operational problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Ability to work independently in a field-based operating environment
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient movement, transfer, and handling of products
• Ensure the reliable operation of terminal assets

Skills

Operations experience

Rail operations

Terminal/facility operations

Gas testing & permit-to-work

Troubleshooting

Safety-focused

Field-based independent worker

Valid Class 5 licence

Job description

I'm currently seeking two Terminal Operators on behalf of a key Oil & Gas owner client for opportunities based at a major diluent terminal in Fort Saskatchewan.

The successful candidates will bring a strong operations background, ideally combining terminal or facility operating experience with hands-on rail operations exposure. This position will support the safe and efficient movement, transfer, and handling of products while ensuring the reliable operation of terminal assets.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Process Operator, Facility Operator, Terminal Operator, or Operations Technician within oil & gas, midstream, refining, petrochemical, or terminal operations
• Strong rail operations experience, including railcar loading/unloading, track inspections, switching activities, and rail movements
• Experience with tank farm operations, product transfers, and terminal facilities
• Ability to perform gas testing and work within permit-to-work systems
• Strong troubleshooting and operational problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Ability to work independently in a field-based operating environment
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within terminal, pipeline, storage, or midstream operations
• Familiarity with MCHEs or similar process equipment
• Experience handling hydrocarbon, diluent, or liquid product operations

Additional Information

• Potential opportunity to move into a cross-shift operating role
• Long-term opportunity with a leading Oil & Gas owner client