What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operator position at Sunoco LP?
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.
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:
- Answer and respond to after-hour calls (24 hours per day / 7 days per week).
- Assume 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.
- Use the Terminal Automation System to prepare daily inventory reports, terminal balance report and rack activity report.
- Forward daily inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate customers.
- Ensure that the customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.
- Sample and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager.
- Upkeep loading rack equipment (mechanical and electrical) in clean and good working order at all times.
- Interact with drivers to make sure they follow all company and safety regulations.
- Assume responsibility to train new drivers and make sure they are familiar with our automation, loading equipment and emergency features.
- Conduct safety watches with outside contractors as advised by the Terminal Manager.
- Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.
- Ensure all environmental and safety equipment is working properly.
- Keep overall appearance of terminal up and grass mowed and edged.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduce potential risk to public safety and environment and minimize company liability.
- Noncompliance of government regulations can result in multi-million-dollar fines and possible criminal penalties.
- Improve operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- No experience required
- 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 organizational 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 take directions from supervisors
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.
Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.
Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
- Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
- Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
- Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
- Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
- Reliable attendance at work
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local 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. "