Liquids Operations Manager

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc•Galveston, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, MTSA, and Rail/FRA experience, awareness, training, and certification.

Nice To Haves

Chemical Engineer with 5+ years managing operations preferred.

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.