Liquids Operations Manager

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Full Time Operations Galveston, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition

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.

• 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.

• 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…