Operator – Terminal Operations

Send CV and cover letter to: careers@everwindfuels.com

Position Summary

EverWind Fuels is embarking on a Clean Energy Project that will create Nova Scotia’s first green hydrogen production facility and unlock the potential of Nova Scotia’s green economy. In addition to the Point Tupper Clean Energy Project, EverWind operates the Point Tupper Terminal which has 7.5 million barrels of storage capacity and specializes in storage, blending and transshipping of petroleum and petrochemical products.

As part of the Point Tupper Terminal team, an Operator performs duties related to the receipt, storage, shipment, blending and treatment of petroleum products including but not limited to crude oil, gasoline, fuel oil, refined products via ocean going tankers and the loading/unloading of tanker trucks/ ISO tanks according to EverWind policies and procedures.  Must be able to work a shift work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, days and nights, as part of a 24-hour operation.  Must be willing to work overtime.

Major Accountabilities

  • Perform all functions safely while complying with Terminal and Provincial regulations, procedures and policies
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Required to participate on the Emergency Response Team, including but not limited to, oil spill and fire response, confined space and high angle rescue
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Independently gauge tanks as high as 100 ft. using measurement techniques
  • Load/unload tanker trucks
  • Monitor and operate electric, portable pumps and engines
  • Perform dock tasks including operating dock lifting devices, loading arms, dock pumps and communicate with vessels and pilots
  •   Participate in and successfully complete all required personnel training including written and computer-based testing
  •   Successfully complete on-the-job training components of all operational levels to attain a minimum Level 1 (Control Room Operator) status
  • Drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner throughout the Terminal
  • Assist in the training and development of lower-level operators
  • Participate in the EverWind Safety Management System
  • Ensure reporting of all incidents and accidents to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner
  • Read and understand blueprints, flow and pipeline diagrams
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or approved equivalent
  • 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate
  • Proficient reading, writing, communication and math skills including the ability to read procedures, and perform arithmetic functions
  • Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and outlook email
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Experience Requirements

  • Previous work experience as a 3rd or 4th Class Power Engineer and previous experience in the Oil/Gas Industry is an asset
  • Knowledge of petroleum products and industry terminology preferred
  • Previous experience and training in hydrogen/ammonia production an asset
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, technical and organizational skills required.  Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience and knowledge of safe work permitting is preferred
  • Previous safety, oil spill response, and ERT training an asset

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

The employee may be required to:

  • Stand; use hands/fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
  • Lift up to 50 lbs or drag and/or move up to 100 lbs.
  • May climb tanks up to 100 ft or work on jetty above water (approx. 40 ft over water).
  • Walk up to 2 miles at a time and be able to enter above ground storage tanks through man ways that are 24 inches or larger.

EverWind believes that diversity is a strength and a critical driver of innovation. We value diversity of backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, religions, genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, and experiences of its people. EverWind is committed to removing explicit and implicit barriers to participation in employment as well as fostering an inclusive work environment wherein all employees can reach their full potential.  EverWind has zero tolerance for discrimination and provides equal opportunity for consideration for employment and advancement.

EverWind is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), Beothuk, Innu, and Inuit Peoples of Atlantic Canada. We honour their enduring presence, knowledge, and stewardship of these lands and waters, and we recognize the Peace and Friendship Treaties as ongoing agreements based on mutual respect and coexistence. We are committed to listening, learning, and working toward reconciliation with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island (North America). We also recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies, and contributions have enriched that part of Mi'kma'ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.