Terminal Manager

Main Purpose:

Puma Energy Bitumen has a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead the team at our Kwinana Bitumen Facility which is a Puma owned and operated terminal facility with JV Storage.

The role will be responsible for delivering safe and efficient operations, including but not limited to:

• managing operational and contractual performance of the JV;
• managing supply and manufacturing operations;
• balancing maintenance and capital works whilst meeting operational and customer requirements;
• controlling operational expenditure; and
• leading the implementation of operational improvements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for delivering safe and efficient operations, including but not limited to:

• Managing operational and contractual performance of the JV;
• Managing supply and manufacturing operations;
• Balancing maintenance and capital works whilst meeting operational and customer requirements;
• Controlling operational expenditure; and
• Leading the implementation of operational improvements.

This role will suit someone looking to enhance their Leadership and Commercial Skills in a dynamic, challenging operational environment.

• Lead an internal operations team for manufacturing operations to ensure production meets Customer demands and requirements;
• Support the 3rd party maintenance team to minimise impact of equipment breakdowns;
• Maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Write, develop and maintain procedures;
• Manage the Puma Safety Health Management system (SAPS) for Puma operations, while ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and other regulatory requirements (e.g. DMIRS);
• Manage ship discharge requirements for Puma and support reliable operation of control system and automated gantry;
• Schedule and Plan customer manufacturing orders;
• Operate as the Puma representative for the JV operations and ensure performance levels meet contractual requirements under all contracts and agreements;
• Write, develop and maintain procedures and manage Permit to Work and SAPS systems, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and other regulatory requirements;
• Provide supervision of major terminal works, upgrades and shutdowns;
• Prepare, manage and monitor Capital and Fixed cost budgets and expenditures; and
• Mentor team members and celebrate their successes and contribute to the development of a positive culture.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• a tertiary education in an Engineering related discipline or relevant Trade Certification;
• a minimum of 5 years' experience working in hazardous industrial plants, manufacturing or petroleum industry in a similar role;
• good business and commercial acumen and effective communication skills;
• sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, industry safety standards; and engineering standards;
• an understanding of Trade Practices requirements;
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills particularly relating to processing equipment;
• experience in managing safe operations including exposure to emergency response and capability to manage high pressure situations;
• the ability to lead, motivate and work collaboratively with others;
• strong customer focus and self-motivated to identify and implement operational improvements; and
• the ability to be on call 24/7 and to travel nationally for role coverage if required.

About Us
We are
Puma Energy Bitumen Australia,
part of Puma Energy, a leading global energy business which supplies, stores and distributes petroleum products in 38 countries across six continents. Founded in 1997, Puma Energy has its headquarters in Singapore and Geneva and employs over 3,000 people globally with regional hubs in South Africa, Puerto Rico, Australia, Estonia and a Global Delivery Center in Mumbai, India.

Puma Energy has a network of 63 storage terminals, more than 1,900 retail sites, and a presence at over 100 airports. Our mission is to energize communities to help drive growth and prosperity by sustainably serving our customers' needs in high potential countries around the world.

Puma Energy is a subsidiary of the Trafigura Group - one of the world's largest independent commodity traders. Our guiding principles of
We make sure everyone goes home safely, We act with honesty and We put customers at the centre of everything we do
make up the Puma spirit, which is central to our success.

At Puma Energy Bitumen Australia, we specialise in the development, production and supply of bituminous binders for the Australian road maintenance and construction industry. We work closely with our local and international customers to create products that perform under some of the most diverse and demanding road conditions. This is attributable to a combination of our unique product technology, comprehensive quality assurance programs, operations efficiency and sophisticated production processes, all supported by highly skilled and experienced staff.

Puma Energy is committed to safe workplaces and as such Drug, and Alcohol Testing forms part of the selection process. The successful applicant will be asked to provide verification of legal working rights in Australia.
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