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Reference ID R186752 Updated 08/25/2025
Downstream Supply Chain
Canada
Edmonton
N/A

What’s the role

Shell Canada is seeking a Terminal Operator to join their team at the Sherwood Terminal.

The Terminal Operator – Sherwood is part of a team of nine people at the site, with the objective of delivering safe and reliable operations to serve Shell’s fuel customers in the local market. The terminal also acts as a supply point for other Shell terminals in the network. Adherence to both Shell and regulatory compliance, respect for Shell’s Code of Conduct, and maintaining our “License to Operate” are essential. This role is crucial for maintaining day-to-day operations and serves as a key interface with contractors and carriers, overseeing product handling, maintenance activities, and project work.

The Sherwood Terminal receives refined products (gasoline, distillate, and biofuels) via pipeline and truck, and ships out products via truck and pipelines (Alberta Products Pipeline/ Enbridge).

The terminal operates continuously, 24/7, with support from Product Handlers. The Terminal Operator position follows a Monday to Friday day shift schedule, with occasional overtime as needed.

Terminal Operators are responsible for all operational duties related to the receipt, storage, and distribution of its products. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain compliance with company procedures and government regulations related to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) and various agency permits

  • Execute preventive maintenance work orders of terminal assets to ensure sound process safety

  • Solve loading rack malfunctions and other issues with other terminal systems such as pumps, and tanks

  • Oversee project or contractor maintenance activities as Lead Permit Issuer (LPI)

  • Develop lock out tag out plans, isolate equipment, and perform draining to prepare equipment for maintenance

  • Own site procedures, including developing and reviewing them

  • Operational readiness in support of project or maintenance activities

  • Coverage for the Product Handler role

  • Accountable for compliance with company and regulatory procedures in the execution of the job such as:

    • Compliance with the Safety, Environmental and Asset Management (SEAM) Standards

    • Compliance with the Global Terminal Operations Manual

    • Compliance with the Distribution Measurement Manual

What you bring

  • Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer

  • Must have a High School Diploma

  • Must hold a valid designation as Petroleum Mechanic, Red Seal Pipefitter/Millwright, or Journeyman Electrician/Instrumentation Technician

  • At least 5 years’ relevant experience

  • Experience in Front line barrier management (FLBM) such as emergency response, Asset management and Lead permit issuer is a plus

  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces

  • Must be willing to travel occasionally, work overtime or outside regular business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be available for emergency callouts

  • Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather

  • Must be willing to support and comply with company safety policies and initiatives

If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that women from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. 

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

  • Progress as a person as we work on innovative projects together

  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

  • Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase; our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

  • Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world

  • We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in Canada

Shell Canada is part of a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with an average of 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries and has been operating in Canada since 1911.

Shell Canada is one of the few truly integrated energy companies in Canada with all of Shell’s global businesses represented, including upstream, integrated gas, downstream, and renewables and energy solutions. That means we do everything from exploration, gas production, refining and manufacturing, to providing fuels and developing energy solutions for our customers.

At a glance, our businesses and projects in Canada include:

  • Joint Venture Partner (40%) with LNG Canada which will export Canadian natural gas to Asian markets

  • Shale gas and liquids assets in Alberta and British Columbia

  • A network of 1,400 retail stations across Canada

  • The Scotford Complex in Alberta, includes an upgrader, chemicals plant and is home to the Quest carbon capture and storage facility

  • The Sarnia Manufacturing Centre refinery in Ontario

  • Investments in renewables and energy solutions, including EV charging, hydrogen and biofuels

  • 15 Shell-owned distribution terminals, three of which have marine operations

  • Shell Aviation Canada delivers across a network of 27 airport fixed-based operations and airport consortiums, from coast to coast. Shell Aviation provides 1.7 billion liters of high-quality fuel annually in Canada and offers reliable and safe into-plane delivery

  • Strong Sulphur and Lubricants businesses as well as an innovative Supply and Trading business