Terminal Operator - TACOMA, WASHINGTON
Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.
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 are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Position Summary:
Perform duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline and truck. Conducts maintenance and accounting responsibilities in accordance with established company and governmental regulations. Assists in the operations, maintenance, safety and environmental matters in the temporary absence of the Terminal Manager.
This role has a current pay range of $30/hr - $38/hr. The listed pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of this posting. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment.
We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits including access to health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.
Major Accountabilities:
Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24 hours per day / 7-days per week).
Responsible for filter changes and all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products.
Uses the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report, and rack activity report.
Forwards daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate customers.
Makes sure that customers receive information regarding their throughput and inventory.
Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
Always keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order.
Interact with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
Trains new drivers and make sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
Conducts safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
Ensure all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
Keep the overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.
Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimizes company liability.
Improves operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.
Education Requirement:
- High School diploma or equivalent required year experience in terminal operations
Experience Requirement:
Safety training and hazard training required
Spill response training for pipeline and rack area imperative.
Fire training is preferred
12-hour shift
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy
Expected to exercise good judgment
Initiative and organization abilities required for meeting deadlines and establishing priorities
Expected to maintain good working relationships with all Company personnel, customers and contract personnel
Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple tasks
Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits
Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities with limited supervision
Ability to take directions from supervisors
Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or utilize finger dexterity; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to:
- lift, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds,
- climb up to 12 48-foot-tall tanks per day,
- walk up to 2 miles at a time and be able to enter above ground storage tanks through manways that are 24 inches or larger
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Majority of work performed is in the office. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.