Terminal Operator

Company: TransMontaigne
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary Reporting to the Terminal Manager, the Terminal Operator is responsible for safely operating all Terminal equipment in connection with receiving, storing, transferring, and loading of liquid bulk products via trucks, pipeline, rail cars, water vessels or tanks. The Terminal Operator is also responsible for the testing of products and documentation of results; maintenance of Terminal equipment; preparation of various Terminal reports; and general maintenance and upkeep of the facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position. Working Hours: Upon training completion, this position will be placed on the Night Shift schedule, 6 PM - 6 AM, working either Friday - Monday or Thursday - Sunday. Job Duties and Responsibilities Ensure the safe operation of the terminal; maintain awareness for personal and co-workers safety, and ensure knowledge and compliance with all policies and procedures. Perform gauging of storage tanks, temperature readouts, and obtaining product samples. Perform all daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance and compliance inspections, and maintain required logs as appropriate. Complete daily meter readings for all products. Calculate and input all product inventories and meter readings into appropriate systems. Ensure that all Terminal equipment, including safety devices and systems are functioning properly, and report any and all equipment failures to supervisor. Perform daily walk around inspections to identify any potential risks and ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times. Conduct preventive and routine maintenance on various operating equipment, including, but not limited to, pumps, valves, meters, compressors, motors, tanks, pipes, terminal building, and various other equipment. Calibrate and adjust all additive injection systems as required. Basic testing of oils, such as viscosity, A.P.I. and flash when necessary. Complete all required additive Volumetric Additive Reconciliation documentation on a monthly basis. Take product samples as required, perform required Quality Control tests and maintain Product Quality Log. Issue work permits to contractors performing work at Terminal. Includes ensuring that pre-job safety meetings, lockout - tag-out, confined space entry, and gas tech monitoring requirements are met for all work performed at the Terminal. Ensure that all contractors, customers and vendors follow Company/Terminal Policies and Procedures when accessing or working in the Terminal. Communicate product outages and equipment downtime to appropriate individuals. Participate in emergency situations as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong team player with the ability to work independently. General knowledge of steam boilers, hot oil heaters, loading racks, product blenders and automation systems. Basic computer and Microsoft Office experience and experience with terminal automation software - such as Toptech - is preferred. Ability to perform all required mathematical calculations with or without the use of a calculator. Ability to work outside for long periods of time in any weather condition. Ability to work overtime as necessary. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong mechanical aptitude. Experience/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Industry experience preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC). Working Hours: Upon training completion, this position will be placed on the Night Shift schedule, 6 PM - 6 AM, working either Friday - Monday or Thursday - Sunday. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described 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. Normal amount of overtime or extended work hours required. Normal physical mobility, which includes heavy lifting, heights, bending, stooping, climbing and working with hand tools. Normal physical mobility, which includes the ability to stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly. Normal physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place. Normal physical strength to handle 90-pound objects, taking frequency into consideration. Ability to lift 75 lbs. on a regular basis. Ability to use up to 100 ft./lbs. of force to operate cycling valves. Must be able to climb heights in excess of 60’, ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights. May work in confined or restricting work spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels). Normal dexterity of hands and fingers. Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot. Normal endurance. Normal concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information. Normal complexity of decision making. Ability to make decision under pressure. Normal ability to see, distinguish colors, hear, smell and taste. Normal sense of touch. Maintenance requires climbing onto, under, and on top of all Terminal equipment, performing repairs which may need to be done in awkward positions (i.e., bending over and reaching, lying on back and reaching, replacing long stretches (up to 100 feet) of loading hose, etc. Working Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions and temperature extremes, cramped spaces, loud noises, chemicals and fumes, dust, heights or work safety hazards. Regularly exposed to work in high, precarious places. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use. This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. Note: Successful candidates must complete a drug screen, functional employment physical and background check. TransMontaigne maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. EOE Statement: TransMontaigne is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. TransMontaigne makes hiring decisions solely based on qualification and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization: TransMontaigne Partners LLC is a terminaling and transportation company based in Denver, Colorado with operations in the United States on the Pacific Coast, the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, and in the Southeast. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of light refined petroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Light refined products include gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels; heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt. Benefits Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Plan Health Savings Account Tuition reimbursement 401(k) Plan with Company Match Employee Assistance Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) - 1st Year Employee - 80 hours Total (3.08 Hours - Bi-weekly Accrual) Paid Holidays - 9 Company Recognized Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Wellness Program

Keywords: TransMontaigne, Norfolk , Terminal Operator, Energy / Utilities , Chesapeake, Virginia