Terminal Operator

Sunoco LP; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Indiana is seeking a Terminal Operator to run terminal equipment for receiving, storing, transferring, and loading refined petroleum products. The role emphasizes accuracy in inventory readings and strong safety practices, with responsibilities across operations and maintenance.

The candidate will perform daily meter readings, support customer and operations teams, and travel to multiple facilities as needed while complying with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with peers and management at all levels.
• Self-m starter able to work with little supervision.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for state of residence.
• Able to notice subtle color differences in product samples.

Responsibilities

• Gauge storage tanks and take meter readings daily.
• Operate terminal equipment for receiving, storing, transferring and loading products.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and data entry in systems.
• Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations staff.
• Travel to facilities as needed to support terminals across the organization.
• Issue work permits and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Report equipment failures and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Product testing equipment

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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

• Gauge 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
• 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 Education

• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Requirements

• Effectively 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.
• Will be required, after 3-month training period, to work a 2 nd shift. Hours will be 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. The selected candidate will also be required to be on a rotating weekend overtime coverage.

Working Conditions And Requirements

The 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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 above statements, 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.