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Terminal Operator

Execute operational and administrative procedures for the receipt, storage, transfer, and shipping of petroleum products. Perform scheduled maintenance and monitor terminal operations from the control room to ensure safety and efficiency.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted May 21, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

*** We are currently hiring 5 operators for our Toronto Terminal *** About Valero Energy Inc. Valero Energy Inc., with its Canadian head office in Montreal, is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. We are the leading distributor of petroleum products in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces and Ontario—and the world’s second-largest producer of renewable diesel fuel and ethanol. We stand out as the second-largest petroleum refiner in eastern Canada, thanks to our Jean-Gaulin Refinery in Lévis. We also possess numerous major logistical infrastructures, such as the Montreal East Terminal. Our success? We owe it to our 10,000 employees who are committed to our values—including safety, environmental stewardship, teamwork, community engagement and operational excellence. We consider our employees our most important asset and provide a wide variety of stimulating jobs for those seeking to grow professionally. Our salaries and benefits—along with our retirement savings plan, which ranks among Canada’s Top 5 in terms of employer contributions—are highly competitive. These are some of the reasons we are known as an employer of choice. About the position The Terminal Operator has the responsibility to execute all operational and administration procedures concerning receipt, storage, transfer and shipping of petroleum products at the terminal, as per plans and according to established regulations, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the terminal. Operations will be performed according to Valero Safety and Health Policies and guided by Valero Life-Saving Rules. Terminal operator will engage in scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, personnel health and safety, and protection of assets and the environment. Responsibilities · Execute all operational steps required for the receipt, transfer and shipping of in-transit petroleum product · Monitor terminal operations from the control room using the control system · Ensure that operations are safely performed · Visually inspecting terminal and rail equipment to ensure integrity · Ensure that safety and environmental protection rules are respected · Complete equipment preventive maintenance according to schedule to promote terminal equipment reliability · Perform minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks as needed · Office work including generating reports, recordkeeping. · Professional or technical diploma in a related field, or solid hands‑on experience in terminal or petroleum operations or industrial operation. · Minimum 2 years of experience of relevant experience; · Interest in several professions and manual work outdoors; · Ability to solve operational problems; · Ability to work autonomously and function in a team setting; · Inventory control and computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office and SAP; · Experience in Terminal setting including; inventory control, marine tanker discharges, automated rack systems – Asset Work schedule · Rotating 12 hours shifts; day, night & weekend · 40 hours in average per week When working at our Company, your benefits will include · Full benefits package · Being employed by one of Canada’s Top 5 employers in contributions to the retirement savings plan · Annual bonus program · Reimbursement of training expenses program · Reimbursement of fitness activities program · Health and Wellness Program · Free access at all times to virtual healthcare · Rewards program for service anniversaries · Plus many more to discover! Valero Energy is an employment equity/affirmative action employer. We encourage all those meeting the selection criteria to send us their application. It will be reviewed without consideration of statuses protected by law, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, minorities and individuals with disabilities.

What you’ll do

Execute operational and administrative procedures for the receipt, storage, transfer, and shipping of petroleum products. Perform scheduled maintenance and monitor terminal operations from the control room to ensure safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Requires a professional or technical diploma in a related field or solid hands-on experience in industrial or petroleum operations. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office are required.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package • Retirement Savings Plan • Annual Bonus Program • Reimbursement Of Training Expenses Program • Reimbursement Of Fitness Activities Program • Health And Wellness Program • Virtual Healthcare • Rewards Program For Service Anniversaries

Other relevant skills

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  • Terminal Operations
  • Petroleum Product Handling
  • Control Room Monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Inventory Control
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Safety Compliance
  • Environmental Protection

Job areas

  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Security & Safety

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week