Chemical Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to the operators.
• Assist in coordinating shipments with customers and transportation companies.
• Ensure that all work and shipments are conducted in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducting periodic checks of all work areas and equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition.
• Maintaining good communication with customers to best serve their needs.
• Investigate and attempt to resolve all mechanical problems prior to contacting maintenance / electricians.
• Preparation of all related paperwork.
• Enforcing all company procedures and policies and initiating required disciplinary action.
• To assist Engineering Department in all construction projects for the Miscellaneous Liquids Department.
• Monitor inventory records.
• Screen and forward all work orders.
• Must maintain a working knowledge of all product pipelines, valves, tanks manifolds and jumpers.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Must oversee the operators to ensure the safe and efficient movement and storage of hazardous substances into, out of and between tanks, barges, ships railcars and trucks without harm to the environment, facility, or personnel.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience as an Assistant Chemical Operations Supervisor.
• Valid Driver's License
• TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.

Skills and Abilities

• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication in the English language.
• Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
• Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions).

Hours of Work

• Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• This position requires overtime and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice

Physical and Environmental Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• This would require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stand, or stoop, as necessary.
• Ability to perform climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling and moderate lifting.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights.
• Ability to wear and use a respirator.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!