Terminal Operator Trainee (12hr) - No Experience Required - NuStar Energy : Job Details

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 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.

Rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24-hours per day/7 days per week).

* Responsible for all valve alignments (manifolds and tanks) inside the terminal property to assure the proper handling, storage and integrity of products. May be responsible for filter changes.

* 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 NuStar personnel.

* Ensures that customers receive information needed regarding their throughput and inventory.

* Samples and analyzes product as instructed by the Terminal Manager. May be accountable for sampling and taking inventory measurements.

* Assists with product blending and transfers as instructed.

* Operates truck loading and unloading equipment as instructed.

* Assists with barge receipts and delivers as instructed.

* Operates forklifts and other machinery as instructed.

* 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.

Minimum Requirements:

No experience required

Safety training and hazard training preferred

Spill response training for pipeline and rack area preferred

Fire training preferred

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 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 accommodations 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.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer/Sunoco 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.