Terminal Operator

Energy Transfer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. seeks a Terminal Operator to manage overnight operations at the Altoona terminal. You will gauge tanks, take meter readings, and support loading of petroleum products to trucks while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will input data, perform inventory reconciliations, and run regular maintenance. Collaboration across teams and strong math skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to communicate clearly with peers and management at various levels.
• Self-starter who can work with little supervision.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for state of residence and a TWIC.
• Proficient with math and basic software (Microsoft Office).
• Able to notice color differences in product samples.

Responsibilities

• Gauge storage tanks and take daily meter readings.
• Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations teams.
• Input inventories and meter readings into systems; reconcile inventories and thru-puts.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure equipment operates safely and correctly.
• Coordinate with terminal teams during loading/unloading and site inspections.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Mathematics

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

TWIC

Color vision

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

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 petroleum products at our Altoona, PA terminal.

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:

• 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
• 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 and a TWIC
• 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:

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

• The position is for a 12-hour night shift, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, climb heights in excess of 60 ft and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

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.

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