TERMINAL MANAGER – RAIL & ETHANOL
Lawrenceville, GA | On-Site | $100,000–$130,000 DOE | Immediate Start
An established and growing operation is seeking an experienced Terminal Operator with a strong background in rail terminal operations and fuel ethanol. This is a hands-on position responsible for the safe, efficient operation of a fuel ethanol receiving, storage, and truck-loading terminal.
The ideal candidate understands rail operations, ethanol/fuel handling, terminal equipment, safety compliance, and truck loading operations and can step into the role and make an immediate impact.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the rail, fuel storage, and truck-loading areas
- Monitor terminal systems, equipment, tanks, pumps, valves, and related infrastructure
- Manage the safe and efficient receiving, storage, and transfer of fuel ethanol
- Perform routine inspections and identify potential equipment or safety issues
- Assist with preventative maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe terminal environment
- Follow all OSHA, DOT, environmental, company, and terminal safety requirements
- Conduct safety inspections and immediately address unsafe conditions
- Work directly with truck drivers, rail personnel, contractors, vendors, and customers
- Ensure terminal procedures and operating rules are followed
- Complete required documentation, inspections, and operational records
- Respond appropriately to operational issues, emergencies, and equipment problems
- Support general terminal maintenance and other operational duties as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Prior terminal operations experience is required
- Rail experience is required
- Fuel ethanol or petroleum/fuel terminal experience strongly preferred
- Experience with railcars, tank storage, loading/unloading, pumps, valves, piping, and terminal equipment
- Strong understanding of safe work practices and industrial safety procedures
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to use standard hand tools
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify maintenance concerns
- Comfortable working around fuel, ethanol, rail equipment, and heavy industrial machinery
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to interact professionally with drivers, contractors, vendors, and internal personnel
- Must be physically capable of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Basic laboratory/process knowledge is a plus
- Hazmat certification required; training will be provided
Why This Opportunity?
- $100,000–$130,000 salary, based on experience
- Stable, hands-on terminal operations opportunity
- Opportunity to take ownership of a critical terminal operation
- Work with an established organization in the Lawrenceville, GA area
- Immediate opening – qualified candidates must be available to start ASAP
- On-site position
If You Have the Experience, We Want to Talk to You
If you have rail + ethanol fuel/ terminal experience and are ready to step into an important terminal operations role, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Send your resume to: linda.powell@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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