Wayne Courchene
Williston,ND
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Energy Transfer
Epping, ND
11.2023 - Current
- Oversee terminal and rail logistics operations for crude oil transport and storage
- Lead and train rail crews, optimizing scheduling and workflow efficiency
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations (DOT, FRA, OSHA)
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve logistics and inventory issues
- Spearheaded revision of terminal documentation procedures to reduce error rates
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Trained team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels to support efficient workflow processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and work areas for safety compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Provided support to other departments as needed to meet organizational goals.
- Oversaw scheduling of staff shifts to meet operational needs.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
Rail Operations Supervisor
Crestwood Midstream Partners
Epping, ND
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Supervised outbound/inbound rail activities and coordinated with BNSF Railway
- Monitored tank storage levels and maintained records for product movements
- Implemented crew restructuring to improve efficiency and employee retention
- Supported cross-departmental projects focused on safety and process improvement
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Williston State College
Williston, ND05-2024
High School Diploma -
Williston High School
Williston, ND05-2005
Skills
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Policy & Compliance Oversight
- Communication & Team Culture
- Microsoft Office Suite / SAP / Scheduling Tools
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Logistics expertise
- Logistics oversight
- Team Training
- Operational planning
- Safety oversight
- Employee engagement
- Root-cause analysis
- Employee development
- Incident reporting
- Task delegation
- Performance monitoring
- Staff supervision
- KPI tracking
- Delegation
- Scheduling coordination
- Time management
- Goal settingsd
- Goal setting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Professional demeanor
- Policy implementation
- Support services
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork
- Business administration
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Responder – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- HAZMAT & Safety Training – Energy Transfer Internal Courses
- Leadership & Team Building Workshops – Crestwood Midstream
Affiliations
- City League Basketball Coach 5th & 6th Graders (Champions)
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Energy Transfer
11.2023 - Current
Rail Operations Supervisor
Crestwood Midstream Partners
01.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Mary
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Williston State College
High School Diploma -
Williston High School