Technician Operations II


Job Details

As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible providing contractor oversight through area inspections and ensuring contractor safety through LOTO, Gas Detection and Issuing work permits.

What We Offer:

  • Work Environment - Be a part of a collaborative environment that cultivates individual growth!
  • Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, and company matched 401k.
  • Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect on the first day of the month following date of hire and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
  • Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program.


Your Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and demonstrate a good understanding of the Terminal systems, equipment and operating procedures.
  • Recognizes potential energy sources and applies LOTO to ensure a system is removed from service and can be safely worked on or is safely secured.
  • Issues Work Permits and supports contractor safety through area inspections and ensuring Irving Oil processes and standards are followed.
  • Conducts Gas Detection ensuring atmospheric conditions are safe.
  • Receives product by gauging tanks, reconciling inventory, and ensuring equipment is properly assembled as a means of maintaining inventory and protecting the company from environmental emergencies.
  • Ensures a high quality of Irving Oil products through quality control including sampling and testing incoming product and inventory supply.
  • Performs preventative maintenance through the completion of regular checklists and operating procedures on equipment to ensure maximum utilization and longer life span.
  • Shares knowledge learned, hazards recognized and assists with the development of junior operators.
  • Performs other duties as required for excellent productivity.
  • Assists Drivers as required and provides excellent customer service


Your Skills:
  • Experience in Marine Terminal Operations or Refinery Operations considered an asset
  • Material Handling experience in related industries is an asset.
  • Ability to interact with and sometimes lead a diverse group of skilled workers in a diverse work environment.
  • Ability to recognize customer needs and develop solutions for customers.
  • Adaptable to change and a strong positive image.
  • Experience in handling hazardous materials
  • Technical skills related to maintenance trades.


Your Experience:
  • High School Diploma required. Community College or technical training is an asset.
  • 2+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry required. Additional relevant and applicable experience or secondary schooling is a strong asset.
  • Understanding of Process Safety Management and an understanding of their required active participation
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Attention to detail around safety
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.


Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.

Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.

Job Requirements - Work Experience
Terminal Operation

Job Requirements - Education
High School





 Irving Oil

 06/01/2024

 Portsmouth,NH