Area Manager - Barstow, CA

Primary purpose:

The Area Manager has overall responsibility for the daily operations of a Terminal(s) and/or Pump Station(s), including all operational activities, including marine operations where applicable, performance management of staff, safety, quality control, budgeting, compliance regulatory matters. The Area Manager is also responsible for any Company facilities/assets (pipelines, booster stations, remediation sites, etc.) within his/her geographic area, as well oversight for the ROW in that area.

He/she manages the staff of Lead Operators, Operators, Technicians, Line Riders, and Field Scheduler.

• The Area Manager is responsible for effective and efficient oversight and day-to-day management of their Terminal(s) and/or Pump Station(s), and/or any associated marine transfer facility(s). This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Staying within budget; providing detailed explanations for any budget variance requests and/or overrides.
  • Performs as a liaison between terminal activities and customers in order to maintain efficient delivery and resolve any difficulties relating to scheduling, overages, shortages, and quality control issues.
  • Supervises functions related to outside contractors operating on company property or in company areas such as marine dock in order to protect company interests.
  • Effectively coordinates all requirements affecting military and commercial products at applicable assignment locations, including quality control issues, additives, notification procedures, sampling, meter calibration, coordination of witnesses where required, overages, shortages, and service interruptions.
  • Develops short and long-range plans, goals and objectives for terminal operations.
  • Supervises staff, which may include any or all of the following:
    Assistant Area manager, Operators, Technician(s), a Planner/scheduler, Line Rider(s), Utility Technician or Utility Persons, and Quality Control personnel.
  • Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, advocates employee development, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Initiates and recommends selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters.
  • Conducts performance evaluations; promptly and appropriately addresses poor performance and/or inappropriate behaviors of employees by working with/consulting management team and HR; resolves grievances.
  • Oversees and monitors new hire training to ensure each employee is fully trained and understands their job responsibilities.
  • Assists in planning and execution of capital projects in the area.
  • Responds to emergencies 24/7 and other upsets and may be required to work nights and/or weekends.
  • Coordinates safety and emergency response, and new hire orientation training and programs.
  • Coordinates department services with other departments, governmental agencies, and customers.
  • Manages projects within assigned area of responsibility.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting terminal operations.
  • Reviews contracts pertaining to work around Company assets to ensure Company property is protected. Includes screening and reviewing leases with Port authorities and subleases to customer(s).
  • Coordinates company response relating to actions of outside contractors which includes site inspection, preparation of as-built drawings, and confirmation of scope of work to be completed.
  • Routinely inspects terminal(s), marine facilities and/or station(s) to ensure compliance with maintenance, housekeeping, environmental and safety requirements.
  • Coordinates all requirements affecting commercial products at applicable assignment locations, including quality control issues, additives, notification procedures, sampling, meter calibration, coordination of witnesses where required, overages, shortages, and service interruptions.
  • Prioritize terminal breakdowns and oversee general maintenance and record keeping.
  • Ensures all hazardous waste is handled according to state and federal regulations, as well as Company policy, not limited to, but including:
    • All hazardous wastes are properly stored and labeled.
    • All documentation/records of hazardous waste are properly managed.
    • Ensure weekly inspections of hazardous waste storage areas are performed and documented.
    • All staff personnel are properly training in the handling of hazardous waste.