Operator - Reclamation

  • Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • Full Time

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.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of Supervisor, the Terminal Operator is responsible for operating all Terminal and Reclamation equipment in connection with receiving, storing, transferring, and loading of refined petroleum products, and petroleum contact water in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnerships procedures and regulatory requirements.

Position Accountabilities:

Report to shift leader for daily work assignments

Operate Diffused Air Filtration for pretreatment of PCW

Operate biological Sequence Batch Reactor for final PCW processing

Dewatering bio sludge from the SBRs for landfill disposal

Safe transfer of PCW, Sludge and Transmix general from plant operations

Discharge treated PCW to permitted county sewer system

Gauge storage tanks

Check, receive, and unload PCW deliveries and trailer wash out as needed

Perform shift facility walkthroughs, record tank levels and sign off checklist

Retrieve tank samples

Perform general maintenance and repair (pumps, motor, valves, seals)

Keep all work areas clean and unobstructed,

Report any unsafe conditions to management

Follow all polices set forth in the employees handbook

Assist other departments as needed

Complete any other tasks deemed necessary by management

Education Requirement:

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • 0 - 4 Years of Experience
  • Experience with bulk fuel storage and pipeline operations is a plus

Experience Requirement:

Must possess the ability to communicate both verbally and through written forms.

Participate in behavior-based safety system which includes peer on peer observations, incident and near miss investigations as well as job safety analysis.

Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting analysis on the various kinds of equipment.

Issues work permits and monitor contractors working in our facility to ensure compliance with Safe Work Practices.

Desire to work in highly quality-controlled environment.

Ability to learn advanced equipment operating skills.

Ability to work alone and unsupervised any various task.

Ability to climb tanks up to 80 for gauging and metering without fear of heights.

Ability to be trained to operate a forklift and telehandler safely.

Ability to climb on tanker trucks for unloading, pulling of samples and cleaning of equipment.

Understand how to unload company trucks and outside units bringing product for disposal.

Ability to transfer product from tank to tank by opening and closing valves.

Move and set controls, ( knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, etc)

Patrol units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions.

Read temperature and pressure gauges and flow meters, record readings, and compile operating records.

Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments.

Inspect equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction, for example leaks, breakages, and faulty valves.

Working Conditions and Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Driving, walking, and standing - 30% of the day
  • Exposure to adverse weather - 10% of the day (when adverse weather is occurring)
  • Climb tanks using stairs to heights in excess of 60 feet once per day
  • Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, and require appropriate personal protective equipment 30% of the day (activities during walking and standing)
  • Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
  • Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
  • Reliable attendance at work
Job ID: 481844503
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025

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