Operations Supervisor - Dore Rail Terminal

Kinder Morgan; Fairview Junction (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Terminal Operations Manager responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of rail terminals. The role includes managing schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing team skills for improved performance. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and operational efficiency skills while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Develops employees' skills to enhance operational performance.
• Maintains safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe operation of rail terminals.
• Inspects operations and maintains schedules.
• Reports safety and environmental issues.

Skills

Safety Management

Operational Efficiency

Communication

Job description

Primary purpose:
• Responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the Dore and Sidney Rail Terminals and the reliability of rail terminal equipment, measurement practices, and compliance with safety O&M, Operating, PSM, DOT, FRA and environmental policies and procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Inspects all aspects of operations within the area assigned.
• Maintains work schedules, employee time card approval and on call schedules for the area assigned.
• Reviews daily reports for accuracy.
• Receives callouts as needed to keep operation running and uninterrupted as much as possible.
• Schedules pipeline pigging operations.
• Reports all safety and environmental issues to manager.
• Understands and develops good safety habits.
• Maintains company vehicle and equipment ensuring they are in safe operating condition.
• Maintains a safe work environment. Wears proper PPE for the task and sets a good example for others.
• Seeks out new ways of doing things with safety, O&M procedures and efficiency in mind.
• Supports maintenance group with help where help can be utilized (i.e., running parts and having equipment ready for service and/or repair).
• Develops the employees' skills to increase the areas operating performance, such as safety, environmental, regulatory, operations, maintenance, equipment, facilities, and team participation.
• Keeps lines of communication open between direct reports, company personnel and manager.
• Develops and maintains a budget for a cost-effective approach to doing business.
• Assures that all DOT records and inspections are completed, current and up to date.
• Assures that all railcars and loading operations are in line with operating procedures and FRA standards.
• Understands product shipping/receiving, railcar movements within the yard, switching tracks, railcar ordering and releasing.
• Reports all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Assists managing yearly budgets and capital projects.
• Presents weekly safety meetings to the work group.
• Conducts and participates in various types of field and facility audits.
• Ensures all assigned LMS, Maximo, OPSINFO, PSM, DOT OQ items are completed on schedule.
• Keeps safety, O&Ms and Operating procedures in the forefront of every task performed.
• Helps out in other areas of operations and business as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.