Joseph Bryans
Meriden
Summary
Proven Terminal Operator with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Buckeye Partners. Excelled in implementing safety and regulatory compliance, significantly improving terminal security and efficiency. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and emergency response, coupled with exceptional teamwork and communication abilities. Achieved streamlined processes, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator
Buckeye Partners
10.2008 - 01.2025
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Coordinated daily scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Took readings and recorded data on physical gauges and side gauges on tanks, hoses, and other transportation equipment.
- Maintained terminal security in compliance with Area of certification guidelines.
- Performed physical tasks such as portable pump transfers for low suction tank to tank transfers for 653 API tank inspections and following all safety procedures, when necessary.
- Supervised and instructed drivers on finished product loading rack, monitoring bills of lading for accuracy and entering into computer products not metered through finished product rack.
- Implemented safe handling of chemicals and petrochemicals by way of tank transfers, truck tank loadings, and off-loadings.
- Monitored day-to-day operations of storage tanks and piping, alerting appropriate personnel to any performance variances.
- Monitored vapor recovery unit, performing minor maintenance such as nitrogen cylinder changeout and alerting specialized technicians in case of issues requiring advanced maintenance.
- Handled emergency situations promptly and professionally, mitigating potential risks to personnel or property damage at the terminal facility.
- Climbed and gauged tanks, logging levels into inventory management system to maintain appropriate storage thresholds.
- Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, participating in major repairs.
- Oversaw set-up processes for transfer of products to and from maritime transit equipment.
- Observed company and governmental standards in cleaning and organizing work area, actively preventing circumstances conducive to injury and occupational hazard.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Supported compliance efforts by ensuring all necessary documentation was accurately completed and readily available for inspection purposes.
- Maintained and performed minor repairs on terminal to sustain operational efficiency and comply with company standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures, complying with related regulations.
- Received, stored and transferred transportation assets such as petroleum and distillate products.as well as various additive products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting work schedules and priorities in response to changing operational demands or unforeseen disruptions.
- Reported safety incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Repaired and performed minor maintenance on equipment at terminals.
- Maintained flexibility to work variety of shifts and days of week consistent with demands of retail environment.
- Provided fast and skilled response to alarms and other emergency situations.
Field Service Operator
United Industrial Services
08.2000 - 10.2008
- Operated Type and Type equipment to deliver services to customers.
- Supported safety and quality control initiates at job sites.
- Conducted site clean-up before, during, and after jobs.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
Education
2 Years Cabinet Making 2 Years Carpentry - Carpentry
06.1999
Skills
- Terminal operations
- Shipping and receiving
- System monitoring
- Facility security
- Hazardous materials handling
- Inventory tracking
- Emergency response procedures
- Tank gauging
- Bulk loading
- Terminal maintenance
- Bulk material handling
- Hazardous material spill response
- Yard transportation
- Environmental checks
- Safety
- Policy enforcement
- DOT regulations
- Regulatory compliance
- and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Terminal operations
- Task prioritization
- Safety management
- Equipment operation
- Field operations
- Plant operations
- Professionalism
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Terminal Operator - Buckeye Partners
10.2008 - 01.2025
Field Service Operator - United Industrial Services
08.2000 - 10.2008
Wilcox Technical High School - 2 Years Cabinet Making 2 Years Carpentry, Carpentry
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