Terminal Operator Temp - Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.  

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value. 

Job Description:

• Timely sampling, loading, and unloading of products by rail, truck, barge, and pipeline.
• Stock inventory in designated areas
• Proper completion of all records related to plant shipments
• Monitor loading/unloading operations, operate machinery and monitor computer systems
• Advise shift supervision about safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and production issues
• Follow all required programs/policies including the LOTO procedures.
• Take samples, perform analyses, and take measurements to determine product quality
• Field operation of equipment throughout the facility
• Operate forklift and other mobile equipment
• Maintain work areas and housekeeping
• Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as needed.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during operations
• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, repair and replace parts, test and make adjustments to ensure equipment operation
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly operational reports accurately
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as scheduled
• Inform appropriate management of potential operational and/ or equipment problems
• Maintain all Safety, Environmental and Quality standards as it pertains to your job
• Assist in the developing, following and enforcing Terminal safety policies and procedures
• Assist Operators, Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Handoff communications with oncoming/off-going shifts
• Complete all tasks assigned by Terminal Management
• Participate in ongoing safety programs, safety training and following all safety procedures
• Promote compliance with all safety and environmental policies and/or standards
• Petroleum product transfers at our Pipeline Terminal facility, along with daily maintenance and inventory control.
• Able and willing to work night shift
• Other tasks as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend and pass all test associated with job related coursework. This includes, but is not limited to: OSHA, Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention, etc.
• Ability to work manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions: extreme wind, rain, cold, etc. including, but not limited to; shoveling, digging, and painting
• Ability to wear dust masks
• Must be able to do shift work including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Have good basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to perform light janitorial duties
• Must be able to align pipelines and valves to receive and to discharge product to or from storage tanks and tank trucks.
• Must be able to gauge and compute product levels in tanks
• Strong mechanical aptitude to maintain and repair pumps, meters, truck loading equipment, and small engines helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive a vehicle (valid driver's license)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact.
• Able to climb ladders on an oil storage tank and gangway on a ship at high altitudes.
• Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32°F) for periods of more than one hour
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

• Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

• Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

• The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

• Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you. 

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match. 

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.  

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.