Terminal Operator

Sunoco LP; Phoenix Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking an Operations Technician for our inland/waterfront fuel storage facility in the United States. This 365-day operation requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays across multiple shifts.

You will perform rounds, unload trucks and rail cars, sample tanks, and monitor gauges to ensure safe, compliant storage and transfer of blend components. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, multitasking, and strong communication as you coordinate with teams to maintain

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with bulk fuel storage and pipeline operations is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to multitask within a department.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounds: check pumps/equipment for leaks, pressures, gauges, and samples.
• Unload trucks and rail cars; manage product transfer and paperwork.
• PIC training for fueling tugs, barges, and marine receipts; TWIC card required.
• Sample tanks, manage water content checks, and monitor min/max specs.
• Perform tank lineups, transfers, inspections, and routine PMO tasks.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintain records for all operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Experience with bulk fuel storage

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

The Operator performs multiple functions inland / water side fuel storage facility. This is a 365-day operating facility. Must be flexible and able to work various shifts that will include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

• 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.