Edson Venancio Dacosta

As an Energy Sector Transportation Analyst, I am a vital member of the logistics and supply chain team within Chevron. My role encompasses various aspects of transportation and logistics, requiring high attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of transportation modes and equipment used in the energy sector. In addition to optimizing transportation processes and ensuring smooth coordination between internal departments, third-party carriers, and external customers, I use advanced skills in Microsoft applications and a basic understanding of internal technology. Moreover, an intermediate understanding of Ryder solutions is essential for efficient fleet management and operations.

Essential Functions

• Transportation Coordination and Management: Oversee the transportation of energy products, including oil, gas, and renewable energy resources, from production facilities to distribution points or end-users. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine transportation requirements, allocate resources, and schedule shipments effectively.
• In-depth Knowledge of Energy Sector Transportation: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of transportation modes commonly used in the energy industry, considering the unique characteristics of each energy product and sector (e.g., Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, Renewable Energy). Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and innovations to optimize transportation strategies.
• Receive new transportation requests from customers and internal teams and promptly assess the specific type of equipment needed, such as Vac Truck, Pump Truck, Hydro Vac, Flatbed, Hotshot, or other specialized vehicles, based on the nature of the energy product and logistical requirements.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Analyze transportation workflows and identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and risk reduction. Leverage Microsoft applications and internal technology to develop automation solutions for transportation operations.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Utilize data analysis tools to assess transportation performance metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Employ analytical skills to address complex transportation challenges and make informed decisions.
• Customer-Facing and Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for external customers regarding transportation-related inquiries, delivery status, and issue resolution. Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to provide accurate transportation information and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Health Safety Environmental (HSE) Compliance, audit and engagement with the carriers and customer as required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, and procurement, to determine the most suitable carriers for each transportation request and coordinate the allocation of resources accordingly.
• Peer Training and Knowledge Sharing: Conduct training sessions for logistics staff and other relevant departments on transportation processes, safety protocols, and technology utilization. Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team to foster continuous improvement.
• Intermediate Understanding of Ryder Solutions: Familiarity with Ryder solutions, including fleet management tools and services, to effectively manage transportation operations in partnership with Ryder.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential transportation risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure operational continuity. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during transportation activities.

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations; Plan and review, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications; Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of the workers to ensure optimal shift/team logistics; Accountable for site Key Performance Indication (KPI); Working in collaboration with customer in all aspect of operations; Meet regularly with team members collectively, as well as on an individual basis to monitor progress towards meeting objectives, track performance, coach and counsel as well as recognizing team and individual successes; Cultivate team spirit with a Diversity and Inclusion initiative and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes; Carry out performance evaluations of the team members and recommend performance awards and/or merit increases when appropriate; Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary process; Understand labor agreement and maintain positive labor relations with all employees; Responsible for implementation of health & safety and security initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company rules and policies; Provide appropriate orientation for employees and Lead Hands and give them the information, technology and any material necessary to perform their jobs

• Managed a fleet of 100 plus trucks to provide customer with best service and availability on the transportation requests; Member of the customer care center which consists of handling orders and providing a defined quality of service to customers; Determining number of trucks needed from 'Pipe Releases' and coordinating load outs for customers effectively to meet deadlines; Resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers; Coordinated returns between origin and interim transportation departments; Produced bills of lading and updated shipment status information; Monitored shipments to guarantee on-time delivery; Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database

• Attended client request for rented vehicles; Interacted with sales and customer services

• Provided assistance to all clients regarding repairs and services; Also worked with parts department and helped with delivery of parts

• Four months internship in the call center department interacting with various customers, also worked in other departments as part of the school program, such as sales and other related work