Terminal Manager

About the role

The Terminal Manager is responsible for managing the operation of the assigned Puma Energy terminal in Mt Hagen, complying with the operations business plan and schedule and committing fully to the SAPS industrial safety program. The role covers coordination of fuel deliveries, inventory control, maintenance authorisation, safety reporting and line management of HSEQ matters.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fuel deliveries with Commercial Management through the ordering program, one day in advance.
• Review and forward daily inventory control and movement reports to General, Operations and Commercial Management.
• Authorise purchases of tools, materials and equipment via quotes and purchase orders, keeping the terminal in good working condition.
• Prepare and review reports on the terminal's condition from shift supervisor inspections, and authorise maintenance and repair programs.
• Act as liaison between management and operations, ensuring everyone is aware of daily activities and results.
• Authorise fire simulation and fuel spillage programs with assistance bodies, and coordinate tanker reception programs including inventory control and consumption projections.
• Rotate tank inventory, prepare discharge procedures with the Shift Supervisor, and prepare the monthly safety and security report and safety committee meeting.
• Hold at least two operations meetings per month, inspect orders and cleaning every three months, inspect fire equipment monthly, run trend analysis quarterly, revise emergency plans annually and hold a major disaster drill once a year.
• Implement the HSEQ program: lead by example, supervise employees' compliance with HSEQ policies, ensure adequate resources and training, and enforce corrective action for breaches.
• Manage the worksite SDS program, support injury management, investigate accidents and near misses within 24 hours, and monitor first aid standards.
• Monitor customer requirements, product compliance and non-conformances, and stop any practice that poses a safety or environmental risk.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial facilities in areas such as maintenance, production and industrial safety.
• A recognised engineering degree or mechanical tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Fluent English; other languages are a plus.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to propose continuous improvement of facilities and processes.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 rules, preferably.