Terminal Manager - Belfast

Main Purpose

We are seeking to hire a highly qualified and experienced professional to manage our Oil Storage Terminal at Belfast. The successful candidate will lead the resources of the Terminal, implement business objectives in collaboration with senior management, and ensure the Terminal's financial results, safety, and environmental performance. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies to improve overall Terminal performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Terminal, preparing and controlling revenue budgets while minimising operating costs and ensuring compliance with UK safety and environmental legislation.
• Ensure that all subordinates are fully briefed on the Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP), including clear definitions and understanding of their roles in MAH or equivalent experience.
• Support the team to ensure individuals and groups achieve their potential, setting ambitious yet achievable objectives aligned with business goals.
• Ensure approved procedures for the safe operation of the Terminal are accessible, applied, and regularly tested.
• Provide continuity across shifts in implementing plans and routines.
• Monitor adherence to plans, making changes or recommending further investigation as necessary.
• Take ownership of the Management of Change Procedure for the Terminal.
• Monitor Process Safety performance and act to ensure deviations from good practice are accurate.
• Ensure staff proficiency is appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Control processes within defined safe operating limits, identifying and reporting any excursions.
• Perform duties as part of the Emergency Management Team and coordinate team emergency preparedness as detailed within the Emergency Response Plan.
• Prepare and monitor financial forecasts to ensure departmental objectives align with budgets.
• Develop and implement plans to enhance Terminal equipment availability, improving efficiency, analysing problems, developing solutions, and reducing costs.
• Implement programs for continuous improvement in Safety and Environmental matters.
• Facilitate effective communication through regular briefing sessions with Supervisors and employee group representatives.
• Participate in daily scheduling meetings to review Terminal Operations.
• Chair technical investigations and provide specialist knowledge in formal reviews following major incidents and accidents.
• Chair HAZOP and Safety reviews to ensure company policy is understood by all department personnel.
• Represent company interests in local Marine Operations forums.
• Direct and lead subordinates, managing performance, communication, counselling, motivation, and training to maintain efficiency and effectiveness within cost constraints.
• Ensure the implementation of company safety policies, including training, and ensure these policies are understood by Supervisors and all operational personnel in conjunction with the HSEC Manager.
• Maintain and promote the use of Management Systems to ensure ISO9001, 14001 and 45001 Management System requirements are always met.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 10 years Oil Terminal/Industry experience.
• Proven business knowledge.
• Outstanding supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly MS Office and Excel.

Key Relationships

• Internal - All Managers, Business Support Team, all terminal operations staff.
• External - Harbour Commission, Anti-Oil Pollution Committee, Harbormasters’ Working Party, Competent Authority, Insurers, HM Customs & Excise, Suppliers, and Contractors.