Terminal Operator

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Terminal Operator to oversee receiving, storing, transferring, and loading refined products while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring terminal equipment, preparing inventories, and reporting. You will train drivers, coordinate with the Terminal Manager, and maintain focus on safety and efficiency across 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in terminal operations required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and minimize liability.
• Improve operations efficiency and profitability through well-maintained facilities.
• Answer and respond to after-hour calls (24/7).
• Train new drivers and ensure familiarity with automation and loading equipment.
• Conduct safety watches with outside contractors and ensure safety equipment is functioning.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

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.

Summary:

Under general supervision of Terminal Supervisor, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduce potential risk to public safety and environment and minimize company liability.
• Noncompliance of government regulations can result in multi-million dollar fines and possible criminal penalties.
• Improve operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.
• Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24 hours per day / 7 days per week).
• Assumes responsibility for filter changes and all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products.
• Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report and rack activity report.
• Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate customers.
• Ensures that the customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
• Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
• Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times.
• Interacts with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
• Assumes responsibility to train new drivers and make sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
• Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
• Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
• Keeps overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.

Required Education

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in terminal operations required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy
• Expected to exercise good judgment
• Initiative and organizational abilities required for meeting deadlines and establishing priorities
• Expected to maintain good working relationships with all Company personnel, customers and contract personnel
• Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
• Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits
• Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities with limited supervision
• Ability to take directions from supervisors

Must live within 30-min travel time of the terminal

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience

Working Conditions and Requirements

• Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
• Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.
• Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
• Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
• Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
• Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
• Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
• Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
• Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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