Night Shift - Operations Supervisor

Primary Purpose

Direct and supervise marine workforce personnel, facilities, and equipment to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of materials between vessels and dock at a marine terminal. Oversee rail activities, including the loading and unloading of railcars and vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor departmental production and maintenance activities
• Assign crew members to daily duties and operational tasks
• Clearly and effectively communicate progress toward objectives to terminal management and develop strategies for necessary adjustments
• Train, coach, and lead direct reports in the safe use and operation of all machinery and equipment on KM property
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of mechanical and electrical issues within Pier IX/X
• Maintain knowledge of KM procedures related to near misses, incidents, and accidents
• Perform daily administrative tasks, including daily reports, incident reporting, and SQE documentation
• Ensure departmental production objectives are achieved while remaining compliant with EHS requirements, customer expectations, and quality standards
• Develop, instruct, motivate, and discipline the workforce in compliance with KM policies and standards
• Identify and promote ideas that improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Effectively interface with customer representatives, regulatory agencies, Kinder Morgan staff, and others as required
• Perform other duties as assigned and trained

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful supervisory leadership experience within the marine terminal industry

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance provider
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC security clearance

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse workforce
• Ability to accept direction and work effectively and cooperatively with others

Physical Demands

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, heights greater than five (5) feet, moving mechanical parts, rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain, and high noise levels
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work on feet for extended periods
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers via radio and hand signals
• Must wear flame-resistant (FRC) clothing when required
• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Required to work in all types of weather conditions
• Work performed around heavy machinery and onboard marine vessels
• Availability and periodic response to emergency situations on a 24/7 basis

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily activities of marine department personnel to include reporting

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.