Terminal Operator

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe movement, receipt, and shipment of product between pipelines, tanker trucks, ships, barges, rail cars, and storage tanks by strictly following policies and procedures and ensuring proper system line-up
• Ensure that product transactions are properly measured, accurately documented, and conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ensure that tanks are properly gauged by physically climbing the tanks and reading a gauge tape and plumb bob accurately down to 1/16th of an inch
• Use basic analytical test equipment and follow procedures for performing and documenting product quality assurance testing
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of metering devices, pumps, valves, and related equipment, and perform meter calibration
• Perform and document transport truck and routine terminal inspections
• Stock balancing and reporting
• Issue work permits and oversees contract workers
• Minor Terminal hardware & maintenance purchasing in accordance with company procedures
• Perform terminal "housekeeping" and light labor duties including snow and litter clearing
• Take receipt of railcars into storage tanks
• Ensure safe handling of fuels while loading onto marine vessels
• What we need from you
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
• without the requirement of a work visa
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must submit to all background, medical and reference checks, including hair drug testing
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime and on-call shifts as the Providence Terminal is REQUIRED to be manned 24/7/365
• Must reside within 60 minutes of the facility, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes without assistance
• Must be willing to support and abide by the Company's safety policies
• Must be willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation

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Additional Information

Rhode Island, United States of America Job Family Group: Downstream Supply Chain Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: June 18, 2026 Business Unit: Trading and Supply Experience Level: Experienced Professionals Job Description: What's the role As a Terminal Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the Providence, RI Terminal. Terminal Operators are needed 24/7/365 and shifts are selected on a plant seniority basis. It is important to note that new hires are required to successfully complete the Structured Operator Training program, which is designed to be completed within one year of the start date. During this extensive training, the candidate must be able to comprehend and retain the information presented.

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