Operations Manager

Advario•Texas City, TX

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of Operations and Maintenance departments daily. Coordinates with Logistic department on operational and maintenance issues. Supports Engineering and Marketing department on projects and customer issues. Supports HSSE department on HSSE issues, training and audits performed by local, state and federal officials and maintenance of pipeline network. Stop operation if non-conformance should arise that warrant such action. Supervises the validity of third-party inspection and authorizations used, monitor the HSSEQ management system’s effectiveness at all levels within the terminal. Ensures that proper inspection (HSSEQ) and calibration of process equipment are carried out and records are properly maintained. Reviews company policies and procedures on a defined frequency. Ensures that non-conformance activities, customer complaints, accident /incident are investigated and appropriate corrective/preventive actions taken to prevent reoccurrences. Participates in budgeting process along with internal audits. Analyzes levels of services and to identify possibilities of improvements and reporting this status to management team. Supports Advario Texas City with all projects directly related to the terminal. May also provide project support to Advario North America as needed. Provides adequate training to personnel and ensures that they have the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out their duties efficiently. Reviews and approves work procedures to improve methods of operations. Encourages and initiates programs to improve any potential safety and health hazard conditions. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. SUPERVISION: Manage the Operations Department of Adario Texas City: Operations Coordinator and Operators. Internal Contacts: Operations Managers Project Managers Customer Service /Logistics Managers Terminal Engineers Terminal Administrative Staff Headquarters / Regional Subject Mater Experts External Contactos: Consultants and Contractors Customers Government Agencies JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must train in Safety and Hazmat requirements at the facility. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management Ability to carry a company issued cell phone/radio and be on-call during and after regular business and non-working hours including after dark hours. Government interface experience with effective communication skills. Proven track record in operating a high safety level of the chemical plant, complex or equivalent facility. Effective communication, clear vision, networking, self-motivation and understanding of business. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft (preferred) Ability to manage and control operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality aspects. Ability to hire, train, and motivate staff. Familiar with Newton and SAP systems. Effective written and oral communications. Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft applications (MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Teams and Outlook. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred or 10+ years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 10 years’ experience in midstream Oil and Gas Terminal. Minimum 5 years’ experience in Oil and Gas management. Prior chemical handling experience preferred. Prior terminal experience required in all areas of the terminal operation. QUALIFICATIONS: Legally authorized to work in Unites States. Possess or can obtain a valid TWIC card. Must possess a valid driver's license. The successful candidate will be required to pass a drug screening and complete a background check after an offer has been extended and before starting employment . PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability and willingness to perform/comply with following items, with or without reasonable accommodation: Ability to climb various ladders and stairs typically ranging up to 100 feet in height, using the proper safety equipment Ability to work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas. Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, and maintain crouching or kneeling positions for extended periods Ability to raise 75 pounds and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as flame retardant clothing, eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat, etc. Must be medically approved to wear a respirator. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with company policy and applicable laws. Must be willing to work in outdoors environment for extended periods of time during inclement weather. Requires turning and tightening nuts and bolts lifting to 50 pounds at times. Able to handle working with chemicals, acids and petroleum products and be around vapors with respiratory protection Advario is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Advario is a leading tank storage and infrastructure solutions provider for chemicals, gases and new energies, headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Building on 50 years of experience, Advario operates a global network of liquid storage terminals that are strategically located in key energy hubs. Committed to play a frontrunner role in the energy transition, Advario actively collaborates with its business partners to drive innovation and sustainability in the energy sector and to support its customers in their decarbonization journey. To find out more, visit www.advario.com.

Requirements

Must train in Safety and Hazmat requirements at the facility.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of management
Ability to carry a company issued cell phone/radio and be on-call during and after regular business and non-working hours including after dark hours.
Government interface experience with effective communication skills.
Proven track record in operating a high safety level of the chemical plant, complex or equivalent facility.
Effective communication, clear vision, networking, self-motivation and understanding of business.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft (preferred)
Ability to manage and control operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality aspects.
Ability to hire, train, and motivate staff.
Familiar with Newton and SAP systems.
Effective written and oral communications.
Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft applications (MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Teams and Outlook.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or 10+ years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 10 years’ experience in midstream Oil and Gas Terminal.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Oil and Gas management.
Prior terminal experience required in all areas of the terminal operation.
Legally authorized to work in Unites States.
Possess or can obtain a valid TWIC card.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
The successful candidate will be required to pass a drug screening and complete a background check after an offer has been extended and before starting employment .

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervision of Operations and Maintenance departments daily.
Coordinates with Logistic department on operational and maintenance issues.
Supports Engineering and Marketing department on projects and customer issues.
Supports HSSE department on HSSE issues, training and audits performed by local, state and federal officials and maintenance of pipeline network.
Stop operation if non-conformance should arise that warrant such action.
Supervises the validity of third-party inspection and authorizations used, monitor the HSSEQ management system’s effectiveness at all levels within the terminal.
Ensures that proper inspection (HSSEQ) and calibration of process equipment are carried out and records are properly maintained.
Reviews company policies and procedures on a defined frequency.
Ensures that non-conformance activities, customer complaints, accident /incident are investigated and appropriate corrective/preventive actions taken to prevent reoccurrences.
Participates in budgeting process along with internal audits.
Analyzes levels of services and to identify possibilities of improvements and reporting this status to management team.
Supports Advario Texas City with all projects directly related to the terminal.
May also provide project support to Advario North America as needed.
Provides adequate training to personnel and ensures that they have the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out their duties efficiently.
Reviews and approves work procedures to improve methods of operations.
Encourages and initiates programs to improve any potential safety and health hazard conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.