Assistant Facility Manager - Knoxville

Ergon Terminaling is a relationship-driven, family-owned company with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico. We pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel while managing customers' needs by loading, unloading, and transferring chemicals to/from barges, tanks, and railcars. This position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, ensure quality, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. Please note: this is not an office-based job; you must be comfortable working outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee terminal maintenance, heat trace system, housekeeping, and documentation/records upkeep as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Ensure safe and efficient handling of trucks, barges, and railcars.
• Delegate facility employee work assignments as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Assist the Facility Manager in maintaining training manuals, identifying employee training regulatory requirements, and maintaining records.
• Implement the on-the-job training program for facility personnel, including evaluation of tasks and skills.
• Schedule facility safety and refresher training meetings on a regular basis.
• Assist the Facility Manager in shift scheduling, overtime scheduling, and addressing employee concerns or issues.
• Oversee operation of the facility in the absence of the Facility Manager and assume their responsibilities.
• Assist in disciplinary problems (e.g., absenteeism, tardiness).
• Monitor terminal operations (e.g., heater and boiler reports, tank temperatures).
• Complete daily paperwork and distribute per the distribution list.
• Perform required laboratory tests for certification of products.
• Coordinate with sales on barge scheduling, inventory, blending, and special projects.
• Communicate with the Coast Guard concerning barge arrivals and transfers.
• Ensure outside contractors meet standards established by local, state, federal, or corporate agencies.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good math skills and leadership qualities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of all facility operations in every facet.
• General knowledge of safety and environmental regulations on local, state, federal, and company levels.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Health, Life, and Dental insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Profit sharing.