Charles Kuzma
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Experienced Rail/Terminal Operator with strong mechanical aptitude, extensive computerized inventory control experience and adept at learning new roles quickly and adapting to changing demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator B
Buckeye Partners
03.2020 - Current
- Lead rail operator responsible for butane rail offload and distribution terminal with 8 rail offloading stations, two 90,000usg storage bullets, and truck loading rack.
- Performed terminal invoice billing and coding, yearly budgeting, as well as terminal supply procurement.
- Maintained documentation and created/updated policies and procedures manuals for internal/state audits and day-to-day operations as per Process Safety guidelines.
- Increased overall terminal productivity through continuous process improvement.
- Improved equipment performance through regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs as needed.
- Performed regular contractor safety audits.
- Developed strong relationships with external partners, including shipping lines and trucking companies, to ensure smooth operations at the terminal.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Assisted in training new operators on terminal equipment, procedures, and safety protocols for seamless integration into the team.
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional development in process safety to enhance proficiency in PSSR and MOC processes.
- Supported the PSM relief study team in conducting comprehensive evaluations of relief systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Conducted thorough reviews and revisions of P&IDs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project objectives.
- Supported process engineers in identifying and resolving design discrepancies, equipment conflicts, and operational challenges pertaining to sight glass replacement at several sites.
Apprentice Terminal Operator
Buckeye Partners
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Qualified Butane Transloader Operator - Performed all tasks associated with the safe loading of Butane trucks via a Sky Eye top access truck to rail Transloader.
- Performs all tasks associated with the safe pumping/offloading of Butane rail cars (1-10 cars per day) to storage spheres.
- Qualified Dock P.I.C. and proficient in tasks associated with transfer of product to and from ships and barges including but not limited to; hose hookup, light crane operation, pre and post transfer paperwork, taking gauge readings, dock monitoring/inspection..etc
- Light field work including tank inspections, sampling, draining of external floating roofs and assisting head operators with swinging/filling of rack tanks, setting up/performing product movement and general field operations.
Rail Yard Operator
Shell Oil Co.
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Performed all tasks associated with the safe pumping/offloading of Ethanol (1987 and 1170) rail cars (80-100 cars per day)
- Performed all tasks associated with the safe pumping/offloading of Butane (1075) rail cars (2-9 cars per day)
- Performed all tasks associated with the safe loading and unloading of Butane (1075) trucks via a 3 lane truck rack.
- Performed all tasks associated with the safe pumping/offloading of Biodiesel rail cars (1-30 per day)
- Proficient in the safe movement of rail cars via the operation of a Nordco Navigator Series Shuttlewagon
- Familiar with and comfortable performing all tasks related to day-to-day operation including but not limited to; daily security tours, basic inspection and maintenance of rail yard equipment, safe storage and disposal of samples, restocking of booths and racks..etc
ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER
Malouf Auto Group
04.2007 - 04.2017
- Streamlined parts inventory management through diligent tracking and recordkeeping.
- Maintained organized workspace, optimizing workflow for increased efficiency in handling part orders and inquiries.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations, delegating tasks to team members while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with service technicians to ensure proper parts allocation for repairs, reducing downtime for customers'' vehicles.
- Developed strategies to optimize parts storage and organization, reducing time spent searching for specific items.
ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER
Miller Buick GMC
02.2004 - 04.2007
- Streamlined parts inventory management through diligent tracking and recordkeeping.
- Maintained organized workspace, optimizing workflow for increased efficiency in handling part orders and inquiries.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations, delegating tasks to team members while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with service technicians to ensure proper parts allocation for repairs, reducing downtime for customers'' vehicles.
- Developed strategies to optimize parts storage and organization, reducing time spent searching for specific items.
- Reduced order processing time with efficient organization of incoming shipments and timely distribution.
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Goal driven
- Detail oriented
- Computer savvy
- Works well under pressure
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Hard worker
- People person
- Inventory control experience
- Good multi-tasker
Additional Information
- Completed comprehensive process safety training program covering key topics such as hazard identification, risk assessment, process safety management (PSM), and emergency response protocols.
- Completed Primatech Designing and Implementing an OSHA/EPA Process Safety Program training course.
- Regularly perform process safety overview training and maintained records for all contractors, drivers, and employees new to facility.
- Hazwoper trained (8hr)
Timeline
Terminal Operator B
Buckeye Partners
03.2020 - Current
Apprentice Terminal Operator
Buckeye Partners
12.2018 - 03.2020
Rail Yard Operator
Shell Oil Co.
04.2017 - 12.2018
ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER
Malouf Auto Group
04.2007 - 04.2017
ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER
Miller Buick GMC
02.2004 - 04.2007
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