Depot Manager at a Reputable State of the Art Tank Farm Depot

A reputable State of the Art Tank Farm Depot located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State requires the services of suitable professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Depot Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Direct Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer
Indirect Reporting Line: Manging Director / CEO
Supervises: Maintenance, Operations, Security HSE, Logistics and Information Technology functions

Job Description

• This is a senior management position which requires the holder to be vested with crucial and strategic managerial responsibilities.
• Candidates will represent the company in high profile business meetings with other companies and relate with various publics that the business has to deal with on a regular basis.
• The position calls for candidates with absolute business integrity all round professionalism, excellence, creativity drive and determination, a value adding legacy and verifiable track record.

Job Summary

• The Depot Manager is responsible for managing all operational activities in the depot.
• He manages all phases of terminal operations: tanker receiving, storing and delivery of petroleum products.
• He ensures that HSE standards are met by personnel and customers as well as ensuring the efficiency of entry, dispatch and logistics process.
• He is the predominant authority in defining operational plans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Enforcing and sustaining HSE Practices, Controlling and preventing product loss / stock management,
• Ensuring operating license and permits are renewed in time to avoid service interruption,
• Reviewing and optimizing standard operational procedure,
• Training of terminal personnel to increase professionalism in line with industrial tendencies,
• Ensuring terminal assets are maintained in accordance with preventive maintenance program,
• Participating in stakeholders meeting to improve on logistics and operations associated with activities of storage facilities in the neighborhood,
• Planning, scheduling, monitoring and supervision of all aspects of the daily depot operations to ensure safe depot operations at all times, sustainability, zero incidence and injury,
• Develop procedure manuals in line with industry practice for HSE, maintenance Operations, Logistics, etc. to ensure smooth and seamless operations within the depot, Plan product supply in conjunction with trading department and monitor vessel loading/discharge activities,
• Ensure that truck loading operations and all other depot activities are conducted with adherence to safety and other applicable regulations,
• Oversees daily monitoring of stock in the storage tank to ensure no product loss,
• Provide periodic report to make recommendation to management on required upgrades and modification in the depot,
• Coordinate all depot activities with regards to government agencies - PPPRA, PPMC NPA, NIMASA, DPR etc.,
• Ensures the security of the depot and machinery at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should possess at least, a Bachelor’s (Second Class Honors) Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering etc. from a recognized University.
• Candidates should also possess professional qualifications in relevant engineering fields e.g. COREN or NSE registration. Applicants who have attended advanced courses in Energy, Petroleum Refining / Trading and Marine Transportation or any other relevant course of study may also be considered.
• Preferably aged between 40 - 55 years, the candidate should have up to 13 years cognate experience in the Oil and Gas downstream sector, preferably in a tank farm environment, 5 of which must have been at senior management level.

Skills Required:

• Good Communication skills,
• Personnel management,
• Analytical skills,
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision,
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Other Requirements:
Knowledge & Experience:

• Understanding of the transport industry and an ability to relate with shipping companies, maritime agencies and other associated industry managers,
• Experience in cost efficiency and productivity optimization through process optimization, Extensive understanding of modem terminal operations,
• Extensive knowledge of company operational procedures,
• Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives,
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2021.