Brian Taylor
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Senior petroleum operations leader with more than 14 years of progressive experience directing safe, reliable, and compliant operations across marine terminals, petroleum refineries, pipelines, rail facilities, truck racks, tank farms, and aviation fuel systems. Proven record of leading complex operational environments involving refined products, specialty chemicals, marine transfers, pipeline logistics, rail operations, and unionized workforces.
Recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening safety culture, improving operational efficiency, leading emergency response activities, and collaborating across engineering, commercial, maintenance, quality, regulatory, and executive leadership organizations to deliver business results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Supervisor - Operations
ONEOK
03.2025 - Current
- Lead multi-site petroleum terminal operations at four terminals across multiple states, providing leadership to 15 union and non-union employees supporting critical energy infrastructure.
- Direct safety, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, product quality, inventory management, and operational reliability while ensuring compliance with PHMSA, EPA, OSHA, and company standards.
- Partner daily with commercial, Engineering, Scheduling, Safety, and executive leadership to execute strategic operational initiatives.
- Lead performance management, coaching, employee development, succession planning, hiring, and disciplinary actions across multiple facilities.
- Participate in annual OPEX and CAPEX planning while driving cost control and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Serve as qualified individual (QI) and incident commander during emergency response events.
- Led implementation of W-Grade operations projected to generate approximately $5 million annually.
- Reduced overtime approximately 50% through operational schedule improvements.
- Active member of the TAS committee supporting system reliability and operational improvement initiatives.
Quality Assurance Manager - Fuels
Crowley Fuels LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Led fuel quality initiatives supporting 50-60 DOT-Certified drivers and fueling personnel.
- Managed an annual operational spending budget.
- Served as the primary quality liaison for 20+ airline customers.
- Authored, maintained, and trained employees on all corporate fuel quality procedures and manuals.
- Led all internal and external aviation fuel audits.
- Developed an FAA approved training curriculum.
- Managed CAPA investigations and laboratory quality systems.
- Traveled statewide supporting terminal operations and quality initiatives at 17 terminals.
Tankerman
TideWater Barge Lines
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Directed barge loading and unloading operations.
- Maintained custody transfer accountability.
- Performed cargo compartment changes and sequencing.
- Conducted gauging, sampling, and quality verification through laboratory testing.
- Managed transfer documentation and communication between terminal and vessel personnel.
- Assisted pipeline, rail, truck, and terminal operations.
- Monitored engines and auxiliary systems during cargo operations.
Refinery Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Served as Marine Person-In-Charge for domestic and foreign vessels.
- Coordinated manifold lineups, hose connections, tie-ups, and cargo transfers.
- Managed SCADA controlled tank farm operations and product blending.
- Conducted pipeline pigging operations and compressor inspections.
- Performed tank gauging, sampling, inventory management, and custody transfer activities.
- Oversaw truck rack operations and product routing.
- Participated in PSSR, MOC, PHA, JSA, JHA, LOTO, confined space, and contractor safety programs.
- Coordinated major projects between refinery personnel and contractors.
Lead Terminal Operator
NuStar Energy
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Directed 10+ vessel and barge transfers per month.
- Served as Marine PIC for all cargo transfer operations.
- Completed all USCG documentation including DOI, DOS, load plans, and all other cargo paperwork.
- Coordinated directly with vessel Chief Mates during cargo transfer planning.
- Controlled terminal lineups utilizing SCADA-operated MOV's.
- Monitored flow rates, pressures, tank levels, and transfer operations.
- Conducted tank gauging and sampling of product.
- Managed custody transfer accountability.
- Supported transfer of Jet fuel, Methanol, Caustic Soda, and Ethanol.
- Conducted rail, truck rack, pipeline, and tank farm operations.
- Worked with BNSF rail to coordinate railcar switches after performing loading and unloading operations.
- Worked closely with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supporting military Jet fuel quality programs.
- Established and led the facility Safety Committee supporting OSHA VPP initiatives.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKHigh School Diploma -
Homer High School
Homer, AK05.2000
Skills
- Multi-Site Operations Leadership
- Marine Terminal Operations
- Pipeline Operations
- Emergency Response & Incident Command
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Management
- SCADA Operations
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the implementation of W-Grade operations, creating an estimated $5 million annual commercial revenue opportunity.
- Reduced terminal overtime expenditures by approximately 50% through strategic workforce scheduling, operational planning, and resource optimization initiatives.
- Served as Incident Commander during high consequence emergency response situations.
- Developed an FAA approved in-house training curriculum that reduced annual training costs by approximately $50,000 annually.
Certification
- OSHA 30
- 40 HR HAZWOPER
- Operator Qualifications
- Marine PIC
- TWIC
- ICS 100-200-300
Timeline
Area Supervisor - Operations
ONEOK
03.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager - Fuels
Crowley Fuels LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Tankerman
TideWater Barge Lines
01.2023 - 07.2023
Refinery Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corp
08.2016 - 04.2021
Lead Terminal Operator
NuStar Energy
01.2012 - 08.2016
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
High School Diploma -
Homer High School