Tank Terminal Manager

ACW ENGINEERING & MARINE SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACW Tank Terminal is seeking a strategic and hands-on Terminal Manager to lead our storage and logistics facility at 36 Penjuru Road, Singapore. You will own end-to-end management, ensuring world-class operational excellence, safety standards, and financial stewardship for MHI-enabled operations.

The role requires a proven track record in chemical terminal or process plant operations, with strong leadership and regulatory expertise to drive asset integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in chemical terminals, petrochemical facilities or chemical plants.
• Strong knowledge of WSH regulations, QRA and MHI safety.
• Experience in tank terminal operations, ISO Tank depot management and QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regulatory compliance, including WSH, risk assessments, QRA and MHI safety cases.
• Oversee terminal operations: 4 x 600 cbm storage tanks, blending, drumming and warehouse logistics.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize asset lifecycle and uptime.
• Own costing and budgeting for terminal operations; drive cost efficiency.
• Set operational standards and deliver KPI reporting to senior management; foster safety culture.
• Provide agile leadership to adapt to market and technical shifts.

Skills

Tank terminal mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety culture

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

ACW Tank Terminal is seeking a highly competent, strategic, and hands‑on Tank Terminal Manager to lead our specialized storage and logistics facility at 36 Penjuru Road.

The successful candidate will assume full accountability for the end‑to‑end management of the terminal, ensuring world‑class operational excellence, impeccable safety standards, and robust financial stewardship. This role requires a proven track record in managing Major Hazard Installations (MHI), sophisticated plant maintenance programs, and complex logistical operations.

KEY PILLARS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Regulatory Compliance & WSH

Lead all Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) initiatives with absolute rigor. Take ownership of the
development, continuous review, and maintenance of comprehensive Risk Assessments, Quantitative Risk
Assessments (QRA), and Major Hazard Installation (MHI) safety cases. Ensure full and unwavering
compliance with all local statutory boards and authorities (e.g., MOM, SCDF, NEA).

2. Operational Excellence

Oversee and drive the day‑to‑day, end‑to‑end operational management of the tank terminal assets and
services, including:
Safe and efficient operation of 4 x 600cbm specialized chemical/liquid storage tanks.
Seamless coordination of blending, drumming, and integrated warehouse logistics.
Management and commercial optimization of the ISO Tank cleaning and repair depot.
Oversight of laboratory operations, strict quality control protocols, and product integrity validation.

3. Facility & Plant Maintenance

Direct and optimize comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all terminal and plant
equipment. Focus on maximizing asset lifecycle, ensuring zero unplanned downtime, and maintaining the
highest standard of optimal asset integrity

4. Financial Stewardship

Take full ownership of Costing & Budgeting strategies for the entire terminal operation. Drive cost‑efficient
operations, implement waste reduction measures, and closely monitor OPEX/CAPEX without compromising
safety, compliance, or service quality.

5. Performance Management

Establish clear operational standards and ensure the timely delivery of rigorous KPI reporting and
performance metrics to the senior management team. Foster a high‑performance culture among the
engineering, operations, and administrative staff.

6. General Mandate

Execute any other critical duties as defined by the evolving needs of the business and provide agile leadership
to adapt to market and technical shifts.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Candidates with other relevant engineering qualifications and substantial experience in chemical terminal or process plant operations will also be considered.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in chemical terminals, petrochemical facilities or chemical process plants, including supervisory or team leadership experience.
In‑depth knowledge of local WSH regulations, QRA frameworks, and MHI safety.
Case preparation and submission processes.
Strong hands‑on experience in tank terminal operations (storage, blending, drumming), ISO Tank depot management, and standard laboratory quality control procedures.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to build a robust safety culture.