Our client is looking for Terminal Supervisor for a permanent position, located in Aberdeen.
ROLE:
The Terminal Supervisor’s main responsibility is to lead day to day operations, coordinate and oversee all contracted works and ensure safe working operations are maintained on site at all time. The Terminal Supervisor will manage all operational activity taking place and will work with and instruct Terminal Operators to carry out operational tasks and activities on site. They will monitor daily activities and be dynamic in prioritising and coordinating works taking place on site.
The Terminal Supervisor will work closely with contractors and will review RAMS in detail and provide any necessary comments to ensure RAMS are site specific, following acceptance of contractor RAMS the Terminal Supervisor will produce Permits to Work and will issue, authorise, sign-off and close.
The Terminal Supervisor will act as an ‘Incident Controller’ in the event of emergency and will be sufficiently trained and deemed competent to take appropriate responsive action to control and coordinate site incidents. They will also be part of the emergency response team for the Terminal and will liaise with emergency services in the event of any incident.
The Terminal Supervisor will work closely with Terminal Operators and the Terminal Operations Manager and will cascade relevant communications to Terminal Operators as and when required. They will uphold excellent communication skills and will ensure all staff, contractors, drivers and other 3rd parties are aware of activities taking place on site that may impact individual respective works, activities or operations.
The Terminal Supervisor will act as a focal point for reporting all safety events, identified breakdowns/defects and any other notable anomalies/concerns observed during the shift, they will take appropriate responsive action and will dynamically assess each event or investigate fault as and when required. Any significant concerns or threats to maintaining safe working operations are to be reported to the Terminal Operations Manager at the earliest opportunity.
Understanding of the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations and site specific Major Accident Hazard scenarios for the site is essential. Accountable for overseeing safe operations when receiving, storing, transferring, and loading of petroleum products via trucks, ships and/or bunkers. Responsible for stock management and reconciliation, ensuring product quality testing is conducted as well as documentation and analysis of results. Act as an advocate for promoting the strong health & safety culture of the site and champion the highest level of safe working at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote a positive Health and Safety culture in line with Safety F1rst principles.
Responsible for personal safety, that of the team, colleagues, contractors, visitors and customers within the workplace.
Take a leading role in maintaining safe working operations and promote a strong safety culture at all times.
Understand Emergency Response Procedures and act as ‘Incident Controller’ in the event of an emergency.
Comply with site rules and ensure the correct PPE is worn at all times.
Ensure all incidents, accidents, defects or risks are reported promptly and entered onto the relevant reporting system, assist other staff member with reporting.
Carry out induction courses and ensure all contractors & site visitors adhere to site rules, procedures and permits to work.
Carry out Toolbox Talks with Terminal Operators, Contractors and other 3rd parties.
Conduct site tours and walk/talk through jobs/activates planned to take place to ensure all fully understand works prior to commencing.
Act as both Supervisory & Operating authority to produce, issue, authorise, audit, spot check, sign-off & close out Permits to Work.
Identify and physically conduct isolations of mechanical and electrical systems on site using the LOTO (Lock out / tag out) system, identify isolation points from P&ID’s or other drawings.
Act as a First Aider, ensuring first aider training is maintained and kept up to date.
Review and assess risk assessments, provide comments to ensure risk assessments are specific to site and challenge incorrect information / lack of detail as and when required.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee all operational activities taking place, ensure safe discharge & loading of ships/vessels/road tankers as per procedures.
Oversee and priorities operational and maintenance tasks taking place on the Terminal, prioritising safety critical tasks as appropriate.
Oversee and control the work of maintenance contractors when onsite and monitor/promote/challenge safety behaviours.
Review and sign Terminal Operators daily shift log, ensure all notable events have been logged/actioned/escalated/communicated.
Understand the Major Accident Hazard (MAH) scenarios for the site and ensure that all Terminal Operators are aware of their roles and responsibilities in the event of an MAH scenario.
Understand the hazards associated with hydrocarbon products and be able to understand/source copies of MSDS sheets.
Work with Terminal Operators to plan and schedule maintenance tasks set within the computerised maintenance management system.
Understand terminal hardware & software systems to ensure safe working operations are maintained. Monitor all alarms & alerts and ensure spurious alarms are addressed to prevent recurrence.
Participate in emergency exercises and scenario training as and when required to do so.
Liaise with Planners, Harbour Authorities, Shipping Agents and Sales teams to coordinate shipping/bunkering operations.
Conduct and delegate audits as per the Terminal Audit Plan.
Review, develop and continuously improve operational procedures.
Where gaps in knowledge exist / are identified, seek out sources of information that will bridge this gap. Ensure all administrative documentation is kept up to date and is accurately completed.
Be conscious of complacency and challenge any potential signs of complacency within Terminal Operations.
Take the role as terminal lead in the absence of the Terminal Manager.
Provide training, support and guidance to Terminal Operators.
Participate in all safety meeting and take the lead in the absence of the Terminal Manager.
Report on PSPI’s & KPI’s, review results and analyse trends.
REQUIREMENTS:
Detailed knowledge of Process Safety.
Strong commitment to high standards of Health & Safety.
Resilient, persistent and tenacious.
Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Oil & gas / Process Operation experience