Liquid Operations Manager

About the role

The Liquids Operations Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing all aspects of liquid terminal operations at Texas International Terminals. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of a range of liquid products including refined fuels, marine fuels, and crude oil.

Responsibilities

The Liquids Operations Manager is responsible for safely managing liquid and process operation activities and personnel. Key responsibilities include coordinating product receipt, storage, processing, and shipment activities in alignment with customer requirements and regulatory obligations.

• Coordinate product receipt, storage, processing, and shipment activities
• Ensure operation is executed in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner
• Staff the operation to execute daily activities while maintaining cost sensitivity within budget requirements
• Provide crew supervision, training, coaching, crew development, discipline, recruitment, hiring, and terminations
• Ensure timely and cost-efficient receipt, production, storage, and shipment of refined and bulk liquid products
• Update product forecasts, production matrix, and on-stream availability with terminal customers
• Manage production, storage, and marine customers’ communications
• Prepare annual expense and Capital budgets for Board approval
• Manage budgeted expense and Capital projects
• Approve invoices and ensure accurate plant accounting
• Prepare monthly reports- inventory, production, safety, environmental compliance, and cost forecasts
• Assist the terminal security officer; maintain USCG MTSA and TWIC requirements
• Ensure pipeline integrity management, damage prevention, and public awareness requirements are met
• Assist with all regulatory compliance and audits including DOT, TCEQ, USCG, and EPA
• Coordinate and administrate all emergency, preventive, and contract maintenance
• Manage, coordinate, provide leadership to, and evaluate work of liquid and process operations personnel
• Administer recordkeeping which includes shipping and receiving documentation and product quality, shrink, and inventory records
• Train and develop operators and office personnel in appropriate skills in their areas to maintain safe operations
• Assume responsibility for all facility safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations
• Assist in troubleshooting at terminal
• Responsible for the safe handling of various marine fuels, crude oils, and refined products

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a Chemical Engineer background with 5+ years managing operations preferred, or 12+ years demonstrated success in safely overseeing and managing a liquids operation department.

• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test, physical, and background check

Physical Demands

Candidates must be able to work in confined spaces and be capable of climbing ladders, scaffolds, and working at heights. Must be able to perform work wearing PPE including but not limited to rain gear, chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, FRC, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.

• Respiratory protection fit-testing, pulmonary function testing, and fit for duty exam if required
• Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, unassisted
• Will be working M-F, normal day shift, eight hours, and overtime required as needed

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Qualifications – Chemical Engineer with 5+ years managing operations preferred. 12+ years demonstrated success in safely overseeing and managing a liquids operation department.