A fuel terminal in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Terminal Operator responsible for the safe and efficient loading and discharging of road tankers. Based mainly at the loading gantry, the operator prepares tankers for product transfer, operates loading arms, pumps and metering systems, and ensures every movement is completed accurately and in full compliance with company procedures.
About the Role — Road Tanker Loading & Terminal Operations
Primary Duty: Safe, efficient loading and discharging of road tankers at the loading gantry
Core Equipment: Loading arms, pumps, metering systems and loading rack equipment
Wider Scope: Product receipt, storage, transfer, tank gauging and equipment inspections
Standards: Full compliance with company HSE standards and regulatory requirements
Career Opportunity & Industry Demand
Specialist Skill: Hands-on road tanker loading experience at a loading rack or gantry is strongly preferred
Safety Culture: Strong emphasis on PPE, toolbox talks, emergency drills and incident reporting
Skill Development: Build expertise in tank gauging, inventory control and terminal equipment operation
Career Growth: Establish a long-term technical career within the UAE’s oil and gas storage sector
Position Overview
This Terminal Operator role involves loading and discharging road tankers safely and accurately, verifying tanker documentation, driver authorisation and compartment allocations, operating loading rack equipment, pumps and metering systems, gauging storage tanks and recording product levels, conducting routine equipment inspections, maintaining housekeeping, and ensuring all documentation, shift handover logs and operational checklists are complete and accurate.
Why This Role Matters: As a Terminal Operator, you ensure fuel reaches its destination safely and accurately through precise road tanker loading and discharge, apply hands-on expertise with pumps, metering systems and tank gauging, uphold strict HSE standards in a high-risk petroleum environment, support inventory accuracy and equipment reliability, and build a specialized technical career within the region’s oil and gas storage and distribution sector.
Key Responsibilities
Road Tanker Loading & Discharging
- Load and discharge road tankers safely, efficiently and strictly per company procedures
- Verify tanker documentation, driver authorisation, compartment allocations and seals before/after transfer
- Connect and disconnect loading arms and hoses, confirming earthing/bonding and overfill protection
- Operate loading rack equipment, pumps and metering systems, monitoring accurate transfer quantities
- Stop transfers immediately and respond to abnormal conditions such as leaks, alarms or spills
- Complete all loading and discharge documentation, including meter tickets and delivery records
Terminal & Tank Farm Operation
- Operate pumps, valves, pipelines and terminal equipment for product receipt, transfer and dispatch
- Perform line-up of pipelines and valves for product movements
- Gauge storage tanks, record product levels and temperatures, monitor tank capacities
- Collect product samples and carry out basic quality checks as required
- Assist with inventory reconciliation and stock movement records
Equipment Monitoring & Housekeeping
- Conduct routine inspections of pumps, valves, loading racks, meters, generators and firefighting equipment
- Report equipment malfunctions or leaks immediately
- Assist the maintenance team during preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintain good housekeeping throughout the terminal and yard
Health, Safety & Environment
- Comply with all HSE policies, procedures and safe work practices
- Wear and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Participate in toolbox talks, emergency drills and safety meetings
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, spills or near misses immediately
Documentation & Reporting
- Record daily operational activities, tank readings and meter readings
- Maintain shift handover logs and operational checklists
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma or Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a fuel terminal, tank farm, depot or petroleum storage facility
- Hands-on experience loading and discharging road tankers at a loading rack or gantry strongly preferred
Essential Skills
- Sound knowledge of petroleum terminal operations, particularly road tanker loading and discharge
- Competent in operating pumps, valves, loading racks and fuel transfer equipment
- Basic understanding of tank gauging and inventory control
- Good understanding of HSE practices in the oil & gas industry
- Basic computer skills for operational reporting
- Good communication and teamwork skills, able to work safely under pressure
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
About Fuel Terminal & Tank Farm Operations
This role sits within a fuel terminal responsible for the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of petroleum products. The Terminal Operator plays a central part in road tanker loading and discharge, tank gauging and inventory accuracy, all within a strong HSE-driven culture that prioritizes safety, precision and regulatory compliance across every stage of terminal operations.
Career Excellence: Build specialized fuel terminal and road tanker loading expertise within the UAE’s oil and gas sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Fuel Terminal Operators: With 2-3 years of tank farm or depot experience
- Road Tanker Loading Specialists: With hands-on gantry loading experience
- Technical Diploma Holders: In mechanical, electrical or industrial disciplines
- HSE-Conscious Workers: Comfortable operating under strict petroleum safety standards
- Physically Fit Candidates: Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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