Terminal Operator - Townsville (Full on the job training provided)

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Viva Energy we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about the opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. Your personal attributes, skills and experience may just be the right match for this role or other opportunities! 

We are the exclusive Shell licensee in Australia and supply around a quarter of Australia’s fuel through our commercial partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies in the aviation, marine, transport, resources, construction and manufacturing industries and through our extensive network of over 1,250 service stations.

Job Description

Reporting to the Terminal Manager, this full-time role would suit someone that wants to stay active and has an interest in the petroleum industry. 

No previous experience required as full on the job training will be provided.  We would love to hear from people with any type of technical background looking for a career change – nurses, healthcare workers, laboratory technicians, trades people, defence personnel, process operators and other similar technical based roles.

A day in the life of a Terminal Operator:

  • Manage fuel receipts from ships into the terminal.
  • Conduct routine inspections of site equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operate and monitor process equipment such as tanks, pipelines, pumps, truck loading equipment, instrumentation and PLC control systems.
  • Perform routine fuel quality control checks and testing.
  • Support truck drivers with loading gantry activities including inductions, load scheduling, operating loading equipment, and solving any problems that arise.
  • Manage ship bunkering (loading fuel onto ships) by pipeline or by truck.
  • Communicate effectively with team members to plan the weeks activities and ensure they are completed safely and efficiently.
  • Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency response drills.
  • Complete daily administrative tasks such as stock recording.
  • Issue safe work permits to contractors to ensure maintenance work is conducted safely.

On the job training will gradually build your skills and develop your competence over time.  Full competence is typically achieved after two years, however this will be verified on individual tasks as each skill is obtained.

Qualifications

To be successful you must demonstrate the following:

  • Eligible to hold a MSIC card (Pass AFP check) – passes will be arranged after commencement.
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to learning and development.
  • Strong communication skills with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Desire to work with and contribute to a high performing team.
  • Reliable and trustworthy.
  • Strong commitment to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) and a desire to continuously improve in these areas
  • Ability to hold a forklift licence (training will be provided).
  • A current drivers licence.

Please note that pre-employment medical and health assessment is a requirement of the selection process. Furthermore, the position is subject to ongoing random medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

We describe our company as being driven by people. We believe diversity in the workplace is every bit as important as it is in everyday life.  We have been awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past three years running. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We recognise that you may have commitments and interests outside of work and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to ensure your needs and aspirations are supported.  We encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

A range of benefits to help you to Grow, Belong and Thrive 

  • Challenging roles and meaningful work to help you grow your career.
  • A leading approach to flexible working.   
  • Access to a range of best in class wellness initiatives. 
  • Celebrate you with an extra day of leave for your birthday. 
  • Generous and flexible parental leave. 
  • A competitive package including performance incentives.
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