Terminal Operator

Energy Transfer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Philadelphia is seeking a Terminal Operator to oversee loading, receiving, storing and transferring petroleum products at our Philadelphia terminal, under supervision of the Terminal Supervisor.

The role requires attention to safety, accurate meter readings, inventory input, and ability to travel to other facilities as needed.

Shift is a 12-hour night schedule, with emphasis on teamwork, safety, and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Effective communication with peers and management at various levels.
• Self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Able to carry a pager or cell phone for shift holdover or reassignment, including late hours.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and operate basic product testing equipment.
• Proficient in mathematics and able to perform calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a TWIC.
• Team player capable of following directions and prioritizing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Gauge storage tanks and take meter readings daily.
• Provide top-tier customer service to commercial and operations representatives.
• Calculate and input inventories and meter readings into systems.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of inventories and thru-puts.
• Perform facility maintenance and ensure safety and housekeeping.
• Load petroleum products onto trucks safely and receive from pipelines.
• Travel to other facilities with short notice to support terminals.
• Take product samples and perform required quality control tests.
• Log scheduled maintenance and compliance inspections.
• Ensure terminal equipment functions properly and report failures.
• Conduct daily walk-around inspections for risk and safety.
• Issue work permits and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Correct unsafe acts and coordinate emergency response as needed.
• Communicate outages and downtime to supervisors and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Quality testing equipment

TWIC

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description - Terminal Operator (2610003645)

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 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

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-PHILADELPHIA

Work Locations

6850 Essington Philadelphia (100001004) 6850 Essington Ave Philadelphia 19153

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Schedule

Regular / Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026, 5:19:58 PM

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