Operations Manager

Overview:

PKM Canada Marine Terminal LP (Vancouver Wharves Terminal) is actively recruiting for a Manager, Operations - Dry Bulk. As part of the Senior Terminal Leadership Team this position reports to the General Manager Marine Terminals in the Natural Gas Business Unit (NBU), part of Pembina’s Facilities Division. 

The Manager, Operations Dry Bulk will be directly responsible for managing all aspects of Vancouver Wharves terminals 4 & 5 operations (currently sulphur and grain handling systems). The Operations Manager will work closely with the Maintenance & Engineering, Operations Superintendents, support staff and all Foremen in support of directing and monitoring operations at Terminals 4 & 5.

Located in one of the busiest port cities in North America, the Vancouver Wharves’ location is one of the largest terminals on the West Coast and handles liquids and bulk products including mineral concentrates, diesel, sulphur, and grain products on behalf of Pembina’s customers. 
 

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”. To read more about our Life Saving Rules, visit pembina.com/safety;
• Lead and influence diverse teams by promoting a culture of collaboration and open communication, utilizing performance management techniques to drive team success and meet strategic objectives;
• Participate in annual operating and capital budgets and effectively manage operations consistent budget goals;
• Engage Field Leader supporting hazard analysis, work hazard assessments and compliance; 
• Plan and manage all day-to-day Terminal 4 & 5 operations, provide terminal development support for initiatives as required;
• Perform all work within established Safety, Environmental and Quality standards while maintaining the integrity of cargo, protection of workers and equipment;
• Ensure all terminal operational activities are conducted according to established policy and procedure;
• Develop safe & efficient operational procedures as may be required for changing business circumstances;
• Commitment to achieving optimal terminal results through continuous improvement;
• Manage all planning meetings and ensure terminal needs have been identified and communicated to the operations and maintenance teams as well as engineering and projects teams;
• Participate in the process to further develop terminal business objectives with other management and business development teams;
• Effectively interface with customer representatives, regulatory agencies, PKM staff, Union and BCMEA personnel, and other terminal stakeholders as required;
• Ensure all Federal, Provincial, and corporate regulations and policies are adhered to taking immediate corrective action where non-compliance is found;
• Effective investigation management is crucial for ensuring thorough and timely resolution, a lessons learned approach; 
• Provide leadership for operations engineering and sustaining capital project execution teams to deliver organized and efficient outcomes and produce excellent operational, safety and financial results;
• Support the development and implementation of internal systems and controls to promote an organizational culture to ensure the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of facility assets;
• Ensuring department compliance with Management of Change (MOC) procedures;
• Understand the KPI’s and metrics of terminal assets to ensure profitable decision making and review and contribute to proposals from Engineering, Operations, Commercial and Business Development groups; and
• Provide leadership in support of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications:

• Progressive leadership experience of 10 + years;
• Post-Secondary Education or equivalent experience (Prefer degree in Engineering, Transportation or Business Administration; diploma in mechanical/civil/mining engineering; or 5 + years equivalent management experience in a heavy industrial and unionized liquids/bulk;
• Working knowledge of bulk terminal operations (loading and unloading trucks, railcars, marine vessels and barges) and related procedures, standards, and safety and environmental regulations;
• Proven experience of effectively managing unionized employees in a manner that ensures overall success and promotes a team attitude;
• Effective communication skills, strong business and financial acumen, demonstrated leadership capability, strong organizational and problem-solving experience, and knowledge of cost analysis and control methodology;
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and demonstrated aptitude working with other business-related computer programs and applications;
• Required to be on-site for during a regular work hours; and
• Occasional shift work and weekend duties may be necessary to fulfill customer and operational requirements, including on-call responsibilities.