Position Description

Position Description:
Primary Purpose:
Oversee the daily operations function of a bulk liquid storage and handling terminal. Coordinate with customers and internal functional groups including EH& S, Procurement, HR, Engineering, Commercial and Accounting. Perform all work in accordance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor warehouse attendants/terminal operators.
• Assign daily work tasks and monitor performance. This includes interpreting job orders and assigning duties to employees.
• Oversee the training, development, and corrective action processes for the terminal. workforce in compliance with Kinder Morgan standards, while actively mentoring and leading employees.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Troubleshoot shipping issues and lead incident response activities/investigations when needed.
• Enforce established quality control standards, Kinder Morgan policies and terminal site-specific procedures.

Warehouse / Terminal Operations

• Supervise and coordinate all warehouse and terminal activities, including receiving, transferring, storing, and shipping bulk liquid products Maintain thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations. Execute all tasks in alignment with management direction and established procedures.

• Organize and prioritize daily work and include long and short-term projects into day-to-day execution.
• In conjunction with the continuous improvement process, personally conduct field and operational audits and MBWA to measure performance versus expectations. Identify gaps, root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Review processes to recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, more efficient cost-effective operations, ensuring that operating costs are consistent within the established budget.
• Monitor facility equipment and assist employees in general diagnostics of malfunctions in systems.
• Assist with and participate in the customer audit process, KM internal audit process.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
• Follow all Kinder Morgan Policies and Procedures.
• Perform all job duties focusing on Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Periodically inspect and audit production orders for accuracy and quality during and at completion of order.
• Periodically inspect package filling equipment for proper and accurate filling and weights.
• Periodically audit all aspects of the package and bulk shipping process.
• Assume Operations Superintendent duties on a temporary basis when necessary.

Communication
• Actively participate in the process to achieve terminal objectives, keeping management apprised of related progress, strategies and adjustments.
• Communicate sufficiently and professionally with all terminal employees to ensure. appropriate individuals have the necessary information to meet the goals of the facility.
• Effectively interface with customer representatives, regulatory personnel, KM staff (including office staff) and others as required.
• Stay actively involved in the operational aspects of EHS, Human Resources and labor support.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to eliminate reoccurring daily operational issues including asset based and performance-based issues.
• Actively participate and champion efforts of the safety culture process.
• Ability to back-fill key roles including but not limited to: Customer service, inventory control, quality control.
• Assure and advise operations on a clean and safe work environment to include but not limited to: proper storage of tools, cleanliness of work area; proper wear of all personal protective equipment; immediate containment and reporting of any spills or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for all employees and visitors.
• All other duties as assigned or requested by management.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements:
Education:
• High school diploma or GED required

Experience / Specific Knowledge:
Minimum Requirements:
• Three (3) years of related work experience in industrial or maintenance work.
• Must possess working knowledge of liquid and/or dry bulk operations.

• Supervisor experience in an industrial setting
• Solid understanding of hazardous materials handling (HAZMAT).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Required

• 3+ years of experience in a terminal, refinery, chemical plant, or bulk liquid storage environment.
• Supervisory experience of employees in terminal, refinery, chemical plant, or bulk liquid storage environment.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, safety regulations, and technical documents
• Experience with warehouse management systems or terminal inventory software.

Certifications / Licenses / Registrations:
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company standards and its insurers.
• Ability to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration).
• Successful completion and passing of pre-employment background check, drug screen and other related testing.

Competencies / Skills / Abilities:
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing with direct reports, co-workers, contractors, government officials, and management.
• Read and understand written technical and compliance material (in English), including use and understanding of basic numerical calculations.
• Ability to complete HAZ-MAT, DOT, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout training.
• Must possess management/supervisory skills and be able to effectively lead and manage employees and contractors and well as handle personnel conflicts/issues.
• Able to organize and prioritize multiple projects and adjust quickly as needed.
• Able to analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to accept direction and work effectively & cooperatively with other people.
• Must have intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
• Must be goal orientated, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in protected areas at heights greater than six (6) feet above ground.
• Must be able to work over water (dock).
• Must be able to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to hear and smell for deficiencies or hazards.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (inside storage tanks).
• Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test.
• Must be able to perform tasks while wearing a full-face respirator or supplied air.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.