Terminal Operator – Townsville

About the role

The Terminal Operator will work at Viva Energy's Townsville terminal, handling fuel receipts, operating process equipment and supporting safe, efficient fuel movements. This full‑time, onsite position is ideal for candidates who enjoy active, hands‑on work in the petroleum industry.

Key responsibilities

• Manage fuel receipts from ships and coordinate ship bunkering via pipeline or truck.
• Conduct routine inspections of tanks, pipelines, pumps, and loading equipment.
• Operate and monitor PLC‑controlled process equipment, instrumentation and truck loading gantries.
• Perform fuel quality control checks and testing.
• Support truck drivers with inductions, load scheduling and equipment operation.
• Communicate daily with the team to plan and execute activities safely.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions and emergency drills.
• Complete administrative tasks such as stock recording and issuing safe‑work permits.

Required profile

• Eligible for an MSIC card (AFP check will be arranged after start).
• Flexible to work day, night, weekend, public holiday, on‑call and shift patterns.
• Willingness to travel and support other Viva Energy sites.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and teamwork attitude.
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to learning and development.

Required skills

• Experience with PLC control systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process equipment operation.
• Ability to conduct fuel quality testing.