Assistant Facility Manager - Knoxville

Ergon Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks an Assistant Facility Manager to support all facility operations, safety, training, and policy compliance. This hands-on role works with the Facility Manager and operations teams to load/unload materials and ensure quality control.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication, leadership, and practical math skills, and a willingness to work outdoors in varied weather. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, basic math skills expected.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities required.
• Knowledge of facility operations and safety/regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee terminal maintenance, heat trace, housekeeping and records as directed.
• Ensure safe handling of trucks, barges, and railcars.
• Assist in training program development and administering training records.
• Schedule safety and refresher trainings and assist in shift planning.
• Monitor terminal operations and complete daily paperwork.
• Coordinate with sales on barge scheduling and inventory.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Good communication skills

Math skills

Knowledge of facility operations

Safety and environmental regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Facility Manager

Operations position responsible for assisting Facility Manager in overseeing all facility operations and to include responsibilities for employee relations, discipline, safety, training, record keeping, and company policy compliance.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Terminaling is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

Our facility operators manage our customers' needs by loading, unloading, and transferring chemicals to/from barges and tanks. The 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 do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we as a team can better serve our customers.

Assistant Facility Manager Job Duties

• Oversees terminal maintenance, heat trace system, housekeeping and documentation / records up keep as directed by the Facility Manager.
• Ensure safe and efficient handling of trucks, barges, and railcars.
• Delegate facility employee work assignments as directed by Facility Manager.
• Assist Facility Manager in maintaining training manuals, identifying employee training regulatory requirements, and maintaining records.
• Implements the on-the-job training program for facility personnel, as appropriate to include the evaluation of tasks and skills.
• Schedule facility safety and refresher training meetings on a regular basis.
• Assist Facility Manager in shift scheduling, overtime scheduling and employee concerns or issues.
• Oversee operation of facility in absence of Facility Manager and assume his responsibilities.
• Assist in disciplinary problems (absenteeism, tardiness, etc.)
• Monitor terminal operations (example: heater and boiler reports, tank temperatures).
• Complete daily paper work, and distribute per distribution list.
• Know how to perform required laboratory tests for certification of products.
• Coordinate with sales on barge scheduling, inventory, blending and special projects.
• Communicate with Coast Guard concerning barge arrivals and transfers.
• Ensure outside contractors meet standards as established by Local, State, Federal or corporate agencies or groups.
• Any other duties or tasks as may be assigned by Management.

Operator Requirements

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

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

• 401(k) matching
• Health
• Life
• Dental
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Profit Sharing

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

No Walk-ins or Phone Calls will be accepted. Applicant will be contact for interviews.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.