Liquid Operations Manager

TEXAS INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas International Terminals seeks an experienced Liquids Operations Manager to lead all liquid terminal operations, including receipt, storage, processing, and shipment of refined fuels, marine fuels, and crude oil. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency while coordinating with customers and regulators.

The position requires strong leadership to supervise field and office teams, sustain a safety-focused culture, and deliver operations on schedule and within

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience overseeing liquids operations and related infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills for field and office teams.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee liquid and process operations, staff, and equipment to meet safety, quality, and budget goals.
• Drive safety initiatives, audits, and incident investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Plan and manage production, storage, and shipments; ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop annual budgets and monitor capital projects and operating expenses.
• Coordinate with maintenance for preventive maintenance and equipment readiness.
• Prepare monthly reports on inventory, production, safety, and costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, MTSA, TCEQ, USCG and DOT.
• Lead emergency response readiness and participate in ERT if required.
• Foster a high-performance team with strong commercial awareness.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Operational planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chemical Engineer degree

Job description

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. Key responsibilities include coordinating product receipt, storage, processing, and shipment activities in alignment with customer requirements and regulatory obligations.

As a highly visible and field-engaged leader, the Liquids Operations Manager is accountable for driving a strong safety culture, managing daily operations, and fostering team performance. The role requires operational expertise in liquid handling systems and infrastructure, sound judgment, and the ability to balance technical execution with commercial awareness.

This individual serves as a key liaison between operations personnel, customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders. Success in this role demands the ability to lead a high-performing team, uphold rigorous compliance standards, and ensure operations are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Roles:

• Tank Farm: Responsible for overall operational oversight of all liquid and process operations at the terminal, with accountability for safety, efficiency, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Supervision: Oversees and supports frontline supervisors and crew leads, ensuring that operational teams are well-coordinated, trained, and performing effectively. Responsible for ensuring the staffing, training, development, and discipline of liquids operation personnel. Responsible for managing the performance and development of both field and office-based team members.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensures strict adherence to OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and company safety policies. Leads safety initiatives, conducts audits, and promotes a strong safety culture across the team. Investigates incidents and implements corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Process & Equipment Optimization: Identifies operational inefficiencies and implements improvements to boost productivity and reduce costs. Oversees the maintenance and readiness of equipment and ensures timely procurement of parts and supplies. Works with the maintenance team to execute preventive maintenance plans.
• Performance Monitoring & Collaboration: Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and provides regular reports to senior leadership. Collaborates with logistics, customer service, and other departments to ensure coordinated, efficient operations. Supports strategic initiatives and contributes to company-wide improvement efforts.
• Core Values: Embody and encourage all core values of the company in all decision making and actions

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely managing liquid and process operation activities and personnel. This includes coordination of product receipt, processing, storage, and shipments to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure operation is executed in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for staffing the operation to execute daily activities while maintaining cost sensitivity within budget requirements
• Physically present daily in the field providing 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 skill in their areas to maintain safe operations.
• Assume responsibility for all facility safety requirements, which include: 1) coordinating all inspections and maintenance of safety equipment, 2) monitoring operator and contractor safety habits and maintenance procedures, 3) actively participate in training exercises with area first responders and emergency personnel.
• 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. This includes storage, pipeline operations, truck loading, and marine operations. Additional duties include SOP development and training, PSM, RMP, DOT, and environmental recordkeeping, terminal troubleshooting, and design modifications.
• A leader, coach, and clear communicator with ability to define and hold his team accountable to high goals and expectations for performance. Strives for operational and safety excellence with exacting standards. Continuously improving.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and openness to a dynamic fast paced work environment.
• Task driven with drive and initiative to problem solve and make continuous improvements to the operation and the personnel involved. Always looking for opportunities to make it safer and better for the terminal and the personnel.
• Ability to approach and view the positions’ role through a commercial lens for the day to day business and operational activities.
• Team and service oriented. Customer service minded.
• An expert in liquid handling, infrastructure, storage, and equipment used and operated. Thorough knowledge of his domain.
• Awareness of basic accounting and financial processes, principles, and cost discipline.
• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously work on differing projects while prioritizing properly and meeting deadlines.
• Accurately forecast and plan staffing and maintenance activities to operational requirements while managing an established budget.
• Ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot equipment and processes and provide critical thinking in times of operational upset.
• OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, MTSA, and Rail/FRA experience, awareness, training, and certification.
• Optimistic and Charismatic. Vocal and not intimidated.
• You may be asked to participate in an Emergency Response Team (ERT); please understand that participation in the ERT is both an expectation and a condition of employment.
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
• Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, and strives to achieve personal goals.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: (list preferred and required qualifications)

• Qualifications – Chemical Engineer with 5+ years managing operations preferred.
• 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.