Terminal Operator - South Portland, ME
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.
- Facilitate the safe movement, receipt, and shipment of product between pipelines, rail cars, tanker trucks, marine and storage tanks by strictly following policies and procedures and ensuring proper system lineup
- Ensure that product transactions are properly measured, accurately documented, and conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Proper tank gauging by physically climbing the tanks and reading a gauge tape
- 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
- Equipment investigation, repair/or replacement of parts.
- Perform and document transport truck and routine terminal inspections
- Stock balancing and reporting
- Interact with government agencies
- Manage drivers for safe loading and unloading in facility
- Minor Terminal hardware & maintenance purchasing in accordance with company procedures
- Perform terminal housekeeping and light labor duties including litter clearing including terminal inspections
- Ensure safe handling of fuels while receiving product via pipeline
- Promote and enforce health, safety, security, and environmental activities – intervene when necessary
- Measurement assurance
- Proper tank gauging
- Marine PIC
- Daily environmental inspections (LDAR)
- Identify, investigate, & escalate issues with close attention to detail
- Analyze and comprehend reports
- Interact with government agencies
- Perform calibrations on various equipment
- Vapor systems investigation, repair and routine maintenance
- Loading rack fire system inspection and maintenance
- Read and understand piping and instrumentation diagrams P & IDs
- Participate in security protocols at the facility as required and report incidents to appropriate parties
- Investigation of facility malfunctions observed or reported including lighting and fencing
- Controlling traffic and entrance gates
- Inspecting visitor’s vehicles and badges
- Other tasks identified and needed for safe, environmentally sound, and reliable operations
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
- Must possess a current, valid driver's license
- Operate a forklift
- Must currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card. Note, information regarding TWIC standards may be found at https://www.tsa.gov/forindustry/twic.
- Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
- Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
- Willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with
- or without accommodation
- To attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance
- Willing to work a rotating shift work schedule
- Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
- Willing to be on call and meet callout standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
- Education Requirement
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma
- None
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.