Terminal Operations Manager

Operations Manager Terminal Operations (Oil & Gas)
Bellingham WA

Our client a leading operator in the oil & gas sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead terminal operations at a key Pacific Northwest facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for safe reliable and efficient operations across a complex asset that includes rail marine and processing activities.

This position is ideal for a hands-on operations leader with deep industry experience strong business acumen and a passion for developing high-performing teams. Youll play a critical role in driving operational excellence shaping culture and aligning cross-functional teams to support both current performance and future growth.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead all day-to-day terminal operations with full accountability for safety performance and reliability.
• Build coach and develop a high-performing operations and maintenance team including frontline leaders.
• Foster a strong safety-first culture ensuring compliance with all environmental regulatory and process safety standards.
• Drive operational performance through KPI development monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting forecasting and cost control while identifying risks and opportunities impacting performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Commercial Finance and EHS to ensure alignment and execution.
• Lead risk management efforts including ownership of process safety and incident response protocols.
• Support capital planning turnaround activities and project execution to improve asset reliability and performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers regulators and community stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in policies procedures and operational standards across the facility.
• Act as a key escalation point for operational challenges and emergency response situations.

Scope & Leadership:

• Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams across operations maintenance and support functions.
• Direct oversight of terminal leadership team (Superintendents Supervisors and support staff).
• Total span of control across a large unionized workforce.
• Responsibility for operational budgets capital input and performance outcomes.

Operations Manager Background Profile:

• 10 years of leadership experience in oil & gas midstream or related industrial operations.
• Strong background in terminal operations gas processing or similar complex facilities.
• Proven ability to lead large diverse teams and develop frontline leadership.
• Experience managing P&L operating budgets and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of rail and/or marine logistics operations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with union environments and labor relations is a plus.
• Experience with safety systems incident command and risk management frameworks.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align operations with broader commercial goals.

Leadership Profile:

• People-first leader with a track record of building engaged accountable teams.
• Decisive and action-oriented with the ability to lead through complexity.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on operational leadership.
• High level of ownership accountability and integrity.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based short-term and long-term incentive structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision dental and vehicle allowance.
• 401K with company match.
• PTO and flex time off.

Compensation: $180K - $200K (DOE) plus incentive bonuses

Required Experience:

Manager