Terminal Operator

Tennessee, United States of America
** Job Family Group:
** Downstream Supply Chain
** Worker Type:
** Regular
* * Posting

Start Date:

** January 5, 2026
** Business Unit:
** Trading and Supply
** Experience Level:
** Experienced Professionals
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* Job Description:

**** What’s the role
** Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas, and petrochemicals.

We deliver energy responsibly, operate safely with respect to our neighbors, and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future.

Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

The Nashville pipeline terminal handles gasoline and distillate products for distribution to Shell customers. This terminal receives product via pipeline and ships out products via a truck loading rack. Terminal operators are responsible for all operational duties related to the receipt, storage, and distribution of its products.
** What you’ll be doing
*** Work closely with measurement technicians and stock accounting team to ensure full compliance with Shell Measurement Policies
* Conducting quality assurance sampling and testing of products
* Maintain and calibrate truck rack and pipeline equipment, refined product meters, temperature probes and transmitters, control valves, strainers, injection systems, solenoids, surge relief valves, pressure relief valves, and associated facility equipment
* Maintain proving schedules and execute the proving cycles to comply with all state and company requirements
* Maintain all records associated with measurement, facility maintenance, and I&M manual requirements
* Initiate measurement initiatives such as ticket writing, data entry, terminal and system loss/gain investigations
* Be able to troubleshoot and correct equipment and stock measurement loss/gain problems
* Respond to abnormal conditions at the Nashville terminal
* Become a proficient user of SAP, TMS, and various other Shell systems
* Required to perform periodic tank gauging
* Write work permits, manage contractors, perform JSA/JHA (Job Safety Analysis/ Job Hazard Analysis), and ensure safe execution of work
* Maintain compliance with company procedures and government regulations related to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) and various agency permits
* Provide general maintenance and housekeeping in support of terminal assets to ensure a safe, secure, and environmentally sound operation
* Handle, receive, transfer, ship, and store petroleum products via pipeline and truck
* Demonstrate an ability to solve problems on loading rack malfunctions and other terminal systems
* Obtain necessary measurement-related OQ (Operator Qualifications) requirements
* Ability to demonstrate basic mathematical calculations for stock reconciliation
* Accountability for thorough and complete compliance with company and regulatory procedures in the execution of the job such as:  + Compliance with the Distribution Health & Safety Manual  + Compliance with the Terminal Operations Manual
** What we need from you
*** Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Minimum high school diploma or GED is required
* Familiarity with compliance environmental manuals such as the FRP (Facility Response Plan) and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Controls, and Counter Measures) Plans preferred
* Previous Terminal Operations, Manufacturing Operations, or Military experience preferred
* Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States is required
* Willingness to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
* Willingness to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation
* Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team with or without accommodation; to attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 90 minutes of the site or be willing to relocate to within 50 miles of the site
* Willingness to work shift work, overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
* Willingness to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
* As part of the pre-employment selection process, candidates are required to submit to and receive satisfactory results from all pre-employment background, drug, medical, and reference checks, including hair and fluid drug testing; are you willing to submit to all…