What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Operations Manager position at Midstream Energy Partners?
Company Description
Midstream Energy Partners is a leading Marketing & Supply Company specializing in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) products. With operations spanning across North America, the company is committed to providing reliable and efficient energy solutions. Our team collaborates with partners and customers to meet diverse energy needs while maintaining a focus on safety and operational excellence. We strive to deliver exceptional service and foster innovation in the energy sector.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is highly organized, a problem solver, someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong sense of ownership and accountability, is curious, and shares our desire to do the right thing.
The Terminal Manager will be successful if they set objectives and guidelines for staff, establish reliability targets, delegate tasks amongst staff, collaborate with other team members, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
Our ideal candidate has familiarity with truck, rail, terminal, and pipeline operations. This includes exposure to DOT/PHMSA pipeline oversight.
A Day in the Life
The Terminal Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant day-to-day operation of the Casper crude oil terminal and associated pipeline, truck, and rail activities.
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 10 employees across terminal, pipeline, rail, and truck operations.
- Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable permits, regulatory programs, and DOT/PHMSA requirements.
- Oversee facility operations, maintenance, electrical/instrumentation, sampling, and technology functions.
- Lead preventive maintenance and asset integrity programs to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
- Monitor operating data to ensure compliance with operating limits and identify optimization opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring high levels of service, safety, and operational excellence.
- Manage contractor activities and engage effectively with vendors, local officials, first responders, and other stakeholders.
- Lead local emergency response preparedness and participate in mutual aid organizations.
- Contribute to the development and oversight of capital and improvement plans.
Leadership & People Management
- Set clear objectives, delegate work effectively, and monitor team performance.
- Support employee development through training, competency assessments, performance management, and compensation reviews.
- Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary education in a related field (asset).
- Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas operations.
- At least 5 years of experience leading operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with DOT/PHMSA, pipeline, terminal, rail, and truck operations preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.