Operations Director

About the Role

The Director, Operations provides operational direction and leadership to Terminal and Area Managers of multi-module, bulk liquid marine, rail, and pipeline terminals within an assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure facilities within assigned region maintain a state of operational readiness for continuity of business and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Execute operations consistent with budgetary expectations and overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversight and management of all employees within assigned region; coordinate with Human Resources and Management as needed.
• Develop operating expense, major maintenance, and capital budgets for review and approval; implement approved budgets and track business unit performance.
• Oversee the development and execution of capital project(s), major maintenance projects, and tank inspection requests; coordinate AFE Development and Project Execution with applicable departments.
• Support and develop all employees within the region in coordination with Human Resources and Management.
• Assist customer business groups (e.g., Supply and Scheduling) with operational details of product movement issues.
• Prepare monthly status reports for assigned region.
• Enforce and oversee compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, as well as State, Local, and Federal Agencies.
• Complete routine operation and inventory inspections and reconciliations.
• Develop an understanding of assigned region’s Terminaling Agreement Contracts and assist customers with contractual issues, including quality, scheduling, tankage, and billing.
• Develop and conduct annual performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Prepare Annual Budget for respective terminals and track performance; notify management of major discrepancies.
• Serve in the Incident Command System in the event of an emergency situation.
• Provide operational support to the Business Development group to evaluate potential growth opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with progressive operating and leadership responsibility in facilities representative of the operations of this Company, including USCG and DOT-PHMSA regulated facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing multiple assets and meeting performance expectations pertaining to Safety, Environmental, Operations, Financial Management, and Personnel Management.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC).

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory agencies and regulations, including but not limited to: USCG, OPA 90, DOT-PHMSA, US EPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.
• Ability and willingness to exemplify safe, efficient, and accountable operations.
• Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the organization and management of a department.
• Ability to apply management/operations procedures, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and promote customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and executives, adapting style and work to engage and influence the target audience with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate consistently, effectively, and tactfully on many levels.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly and make sound decisions in a collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Travel

Up to 50% travel required. Must be able to travel by air and/or vehicle as required. Travel to field locations where environment may vary significantly.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally position, transport and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to: stand, walk, move across large areas including uneven terrain (sometimes quickly), be stationary for long periods of time, communicate and exchange information verbally and in writing, operate a motorized vehicle, move about in an office environment, work using repetitive motion.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly in an office environment.
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Physical presence at the work site during regularly scheduled hours is required.

About the Organization

TransMontaigne Partners LLC is a terminaling and transportation company based in Denver, Colorado with operations in the United States on the Pacific Coast, the Gulf Coast, in the Midwest, and in the Southeast. We provide integrated terminaling, storage, transportation and related services for customers engaged in the distribution and marketing of light refined petroleum products, heavy refined petroleum products, crude oil, chemicals, fertilizers and other liquid products. Light refined products include gasolines, diesel fuels, heating oil and jet fuels; heavy refined products include residual fuel oils and asphalt.

Pay

Hiring range: $206,959 - $230,000 annually (DOE).

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 1st Year Employee: 80 hours total (3.08 hours bi-weekly accrual)
• Paid Holidays - 9 Company Recognized Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program