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. You'll 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

Pay:

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person