Operations Supervisor - Rail

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This role will manage the workforce as well as contractors and vendors to ensure the day-to-day rail terminal operations are executed in compliance with all federal, state, local regulations. Ensure conformance with Energy Transfer’s policies and procedures, and the Principles of Operational Safety. Key focus is safety, environment, performance and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Reports directly to area Operations Manager

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Manage the daily crude by rail operations to include but not limited to; yard switches, railcar movement, ensuring railcar outage and weight limits are not exceeded, railcar securement, regulatory compliance, training, work schedules, time keeping, inventory, track, switch, facility and equipment inspections and maintenance, and the safe loading and transportation of railcars.

Communicate with leadership and HR and assist in the issuing of disciplinary and/or corrective actions.

Assist in the interviewing/hiring process of potential new hire applicants.

Submit requested reports to management

Participate in multiple meetings and conference calls

Perform daily safety briefing at the beginning of each shift.

Issue daily job assignments to direct reports. Monitor and ensure assigned job tasks are completed safely and in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Complete and submit online shipping documents of unit trains and manifest railcars.

Communicate with rail, maintenance, and terminal staff regarding daily work assignments.

Create and issue work orders for maintenance activities.

Perform quality control and performance audits ensuring all applicable regulations are met and procedures are followed.

Ensure all required inspections and documentations are completed in a timely manner, are accurate and legible.

Maintain cleanliness of loading equipment, work areas, and facility buildings and grounds.

Inspect and assign equipment not normally used in daily operation. Ensuring the equipment assigned is safe to operate and in good working order and that the employee being assigned the equipment is trained in and qualified to operate the equipment.

Manage and supervise 3rd party contractors and vendors performing construction, maintenance, and/or operations services.

Issue or direct the issuance and monitor any required permits to Energy Transfer and 3rd party contract personnel.

Identify, report, and correct any safety and environmental concerns per company policy and procedures.

May be required to load railcars and make train movements to ensure the timely and safe completion of required rail/facility operations.

Ability to delegate duties and assignments

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or GED

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a regular, full-time basis without restrictions
• Current/valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Math and PC skills (Microsoft Office basic knowledge)
• Analytical skills-metering trends and troubleshooting
• 8+years’ operating experience in the oil/gas industry.
• Experience in transportation pipeline operations
• Must possess good people skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Take call to relieve other employees as needed

• Previous experience as supervisor/lead
• Previous experience in rail, with bulk liquid transportation and storage
• Knowledge of CFR-DOT regulations pertaining to shipment of hazardous materials
• Railroad/ terminal/ industry/ tank car experience and knowledge
• Knowledge of AAR/ FRA standards and policies
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong team and customer focus

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, sit, walk, stand, stoop/bend, kneel, ascend, and descend…