What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator Trainee (SELBY/CROCKETT, CALIFORNIA) position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships Careers?
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 we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.
Summary:
Performs duties as outlined by the Terminal Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline, railcar and truck. Responsible for unloading petroleum and non-petroleum fuels from railcars, as well as the movement of facility tankage product at the plant site. Ensures maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company. Assists in the operations, maintenance, safety and environmental matters in the temporary absence of the Terminal Manager.
Rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Effectively performs Truck Rack, Railcar, and/or Dock loading and/or off-loading activities up to 75% of the time.
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.
Essential Responsabiltes
- Operates and maintains all processes associated with product storage and unloading of railcars.
- Unloads ethanol & renewable diesel fuels into tanks from railcars.
- Retrieve samples of ethanol for testing/quality control.
- Responsible for the inspection of railcars and the notification of any defects.
- Creates ticket bill of ladings and issues paperwork.
- Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24-hours per day / 7-days per week).
- Assumes responsibility 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.
- Ensures that customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
- Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
- Keeps loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) clean and in good working order at all times.
- Interacts 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.
- Ensures all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
- Keeps 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.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or graduate of a technical school preferred.
Minimum Requirements:
- No experience is required: 1 year Control Center, Pipeline or Terminal operations experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills are required
- Ability to proof work for accuracy
- Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in navigation of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook products required
- Strong attention to detail, with the knowledge of petroleum products and industry terminology
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate effectively and with other personnel, corporate departments, and external customers required
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, managing time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment required
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and independently conduct job accountabilities
- Knowledge of Operating, Maintenance, & Emergency Procedures
- Knowledge of system specific, MOP’s Line fill’s, and Operating Procedures for the console qualified on
- Knowledge of basic pipeline hydraulics
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 accommodations 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 finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.