Terminal Operator

Sunoco LP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a hands-on Fuel Operations Technician to support daily plant and distribution activities at our bulk fuel facilities. You will perform rounds, unload trucks, sample tanks, and monitor gauges, ensuring safe, compliant operations while coordinating with teams to move products efficiently.

HS diploma required, experience in fuel storage is a plus. This role offers opportunities to work with state-of-the-art equipment, contribute to maintenance activities,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with bulk fuel storage and pipeline operations a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounds: check pumps and equipment for leaks, gauges and samples.
• Unload trucks at unloading areas and manage documentation.
• Monitor tank levels, transfer products, and operate valve and pump equipment.
• Process paperwork and sample trucks, tugs, and tanks; check for water.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bulk fuel storage experience a plus

Job description

Sunoco LPis 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Daily rounds- checking all pumps and equipment for leaks, checking pressures, gauges, charts, all drums and buckets and sample cabinets, valve positions (open and closed)
• Unloading trucks at unloading areas- (red dye, gas additive, asphalt additive & ethanol & gasoline trucks, etc.)
• Requires PIC training for fueling tugs, barges, sea going vessel receipts for marine front task TWIC Card required.
• Unloading rail cars of ethanol setting up for shipping out and receiving cars in.
• Processing paperwork and samples from trucks, tugs and tanks (checking for water)
• Pulling daily asphalt samples (some samples may require understanding flash, distillation, vapor, octane, etc. and what the min/max are for each)
• Tank farm- knowing what products go in each tank, pulling samples and draining water, hand line gauging.
• Pipeline line set ups for truck racks, tank transfers, vessel receipts, railcar receipts etc.
• Knowledge of Unit operations, Truck Racks, G3, Card Readers, hot oil heater system.
• Perform truck rack product tank changes.
• Daily outside AVO’s and general maintenance items.
• Pumping operations - Transferring products
• Gauges products transferred to/from tanks and pipelines
• Performs tank to tank lineups, switch and pump tanks as required to move products in/out of storage
• Performs tank inspections and prepare records as required
• Routine and ongoing daily inspection of facilities including PMO 6 monthly task and inspections.
• Sample tanks for testing.

Required Education

• HS Diploma or GED
• Experience with bulk fuel storage and pipeline operations is a plus

Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask within department for instruction and direction
• Excellent communication skills

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting

Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.