Jason Richards
Maize,KS
Summary
Versatile Operations and Maintenance leader with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. A proven leader with 20+ years of progressive management experience in the Pipelines and Terminal Industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Maintenance
NuStar Energy, LP
07.2013 - Current
- Responsible for the management of pipeline and tank related maintenance, projects management, and emergency response efforts within the 11 state CE region
- Total asset management includes 2000 miles of anhydrous ammonia pipelines and 2500 miles refined products pipelines and 21 terminals
- Management oversight of internal maintenance crews, inspectors, 3rd party contractors, stopple services, vehicle fleet, and material and equipment procurement
- Manage the implementation and completion of company pipeline integrity repairs, pipeline relocations, line lowering’s, cutouts, pump station and pig trap installations, stopple projects and hydrostatic test projects
- Responsible for accurately managing maintenance OPEX and CAPEX budget and forecasting ($7-10MM annually) for the CE region
- Established relationships with state and federal regulators to ensure compliance, while maintaining an “audit ready” status
- Lead incident investigations and provide recommendations for operational and maintenance procedural changes and improvements
- Direct responsibility for assigned HR duties, including interviewing, hiring, coaching, mentoring and employee development for the regional maintenance staff
- Review, development and implementation of best practices and procedures to meet company safety goals, PSM requirements and integrity programs.
Area Terminal Manager
NuStar Energy, LP
06.2008 - 07.2013
- Managed the safe operation of area refined products terminals that included 2 terminals, load racks, 19 tanks with a total storage capacity of 410k bbl., 3 inbound pipelines, lab services, blending and additive systems
- Responsible for all aspects of facility HSE and safety compliance
- Managed terminals annual OPEX budget and expenses
- Developed operational training and site-specific operational procedures for all incoming pipeline deliveries, ethanol deliveries, butane blending, and additives systems
- Responsible for near miss reporting, incident investigation, emergency response and spill drill training
- Piloted facility projects including load rack system modification and upgrades, pump replacements and repairs, butane blending system design and installation
- Managed facility product inventory and all associated blending and injection systems
- Maintained regulatory compliance per API 653 for facility tanks including inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance
- Established effective relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure services meet or exceed expectations.
Terminal Operator II
Valero Energy/NuStar Energy, LP
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Responsible for all aspects of terminal incoming pipeline deliveries from 3rd party pipeline systems including Buckeye, Enterprise, and Marathon
- Managed terminal inventory including tank gauging, midnight close and over/short investigations
- Trained drivers on loading and unloaded procedures
- Conducted preventative and reactive maintenance for facility equipment including tanks, pumps, valves, load racks and automation and injection systems
- Responsible for contractor oversight to ensure safe work practices were used
- Established relationships with drivers and customers to resolve issues and outages
- Lead facility emergency response efforts and spill drills.
Maintenance/Operations Supervisor
FW/MEA (Naval Air Station Pensacola)
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Managed maintenance and repairs to facility pipelines, tanks, pumps, load racks, valves, docks, and piers
- Responsible for the management of the terminals automation systems and equipment
- Loaded and unloaded trucks and flight line transports with JP-5 and JP-8
- Dock and barge operations, terminal operations, product sampling and PIC responsibilities
- Responsible for product quality including lab services and analysis for all incoming and outgoing products including JP-5, JP-8, and diesel fuels in accordance with the US Navy and DOD requirements
- Management of facility hazardous waste and associated records
- Established relationships with key US Navy personnel and participated in emergency drills, hurricane preparedness and incident investigations.
Terminal Operator/Tankerman PIC
Midstream Fuel Services/ Martin Gas
09.1997 - 08.2001
- Responsible for product transfers via barge, pipeline, and truck
- Bunkering of ships, sea going barges and carriers
- Tank gauging and inventory management
- General load rack and terminal operations
- Dock operations (PIC)
- Emergency and spill response lead.
Education
Fire and Safety -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
HAZWOPER (24hr) -
NuStar Energy Training and Development
NIMS 2022 (National Incident Management System) - 300,400,700 & 800 -
NuStar Energy Training and Development
Hazardous Waste Management -
United States Army Corp of Eng.
Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquids -
Kirby Marine Training Center
M.O.T.V. Pilots License w/radar endorsement -
Passport Marine Training Center
Skills
- Budget and Financial Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Management
- Change Management
- Department Oversight
- Talent Development
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Senior Manager of Maintenance
NuStar Energy, LP
07.2013 - Current
Area Terminal Manager
NuStar Energy, LP
06.2008 - 07.2013
Terminal Operator II
Valero Energy/NuStar Energy, LP
07.2005 - 06.2008
Maintenance/Operations Supervisor
FW/MEA (Naval Air Station Pensacola)
08.2001 - 06.2005
Terminal Operator/Tankerman PIC
Midstream Fuel Services/ Martin Gas
09.1997 - 08.2001
Fire and Safety -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension
HAZWOPER (24hr) -
NuStar Energy Training and Development
NIMS 2022 (National Incident Management System) - 300,400,700 & 800 -
NuStar Energy Training and Development
Hazardous Waste Management -
United States Army Corp of Eng.
Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquids -
Kirby Marine Training Center
M.O.T.V. Pilots License w/radar endorsement -
Passport Marine Training Center
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