Terminal Operator

Illinois, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Downstream Supply Chain

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

June 19, 2026

Business Unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What's the role

The Des Plaines Terminal is a pipeline terminal that handles gasoline and distillate products for distribution to Shell customers. The terminal receives product via pipeline and truck and ships out product via a truck loading rack and pipeline operations. Terminal operators are responsible for all operational duties related to the receipt, storage and distribution of its products.

What you'll be doing

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Compliance with company procedures and government regulations related to HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) and various agency permits
• General maintenance and housekeeping in support of terminal assets to ensure a safe, secure, and environmentally sound operation
• Handling, receiving, transferring, shipping, and storing of petroleum products via pipeline and truck
• Basic problem solving on loading rack malfunctions and other terminal systems
• Basic knowledge of computer input and stock reconciliation
• Quality assurance sampling and testing of products

Terminal Operators are accountable for thorough and complete compliance with company and regulatory procedures in the execution of their jobs. Examples include:

• Compliance with the Shell Midstream US HSSE Manual
• Compliance with the Measurement Manual
• Familiar and compliant with environmental manuals such as the FRP and SPCC plans

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license
• Willing to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
• Willing to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
• Willing to climb ladders, walk up and down steps, and work at heights with or without accommodation
• To attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance
• Willing to work a rotating shift work schedule
• Willing to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
• Willing to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
• Willing to support the company's drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings
• Willing to support and comply with the company's harassment-free work environment policy
• Willing to support and comply with the company's safety policies and initiatives
• Willing to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies
• Relevant/related Military experience will be considered

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $72,000 - $108,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. 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 the energy transition 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 The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. - Pennzoil® - made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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