Operations Manager
Resume:
Michael McDonald
Petrochemical Operations Management
Richmond, CA. 94801
***********@*****.*** 707-***-****
Accomplished in establishing organizational structure, mission, and vision for terminal petroleum storage, refinery operations, pipelines, marine, truck, and rail facilities. Vast experience in P&L financial responsibilities, budgeting, forecasting, and project management.
TransMontaigne
Martinez, CA. August 2023 to January 2025
Terminal Operations Manager
Managed 5.0MM barrel terminal with vessel, truck and pipeline modes. Instrumental in new business additions. Responsible for $33MM EBITDA, capital projects, and all tank API 653 repairs.
Cargill
Ft. Morgan, CO. - March 2020 to April 2023
Purchasing Specialist/Warehouse
FSQR Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician
Cryovac Machine Operator
Cryogenic bagging machine operator for beef plant. Operate 8 types of packaging machines. Assist Lead with nightly close, cleanup, and setup for first shift.
Morelo Enterprises
Greeley, CO. - April 2016 to present
Consultant
Advise and manage family business Accounting and Purchasing functions in Colombia.
Saddle Butte Pipeline
Denver, CO - August 2015 to February 2016
Operations Manager
Responsible for commissioning new crude Terminal operation and+70 miles of LACT unit gathering pipeline systems. Terminal consists of two 30K bbl tanks, with initial staff of four employees and various contracted personnel. Implemented startup Operating & Maintenance Procedures, Facility Response Plan, SPCC, and initial DOT training certifications. Installation of Thirty LACT units within DJ basin for Terminal fill and ultimate delivery to Cushing, OK.
Kinder Morgan
Chicago, Il. - March 2014 to August 2015
Terminal Manager
Responsible for overseeing all terminal operations for a 750K barrel liquid/petroleum product terminal supervising a staff of +60. Staff includes two labor unions. Terminal operation consists of 2 marine berths, truck, rail, and rail to truck transfer. Unit train automated assets handle up to 400 car loading operation trains per month of Ethanol. Products included Ethanol, bio-diesel, propylene Glycol for blending aircraft deicer for Dow, and Glycerin. Responsible for a P/L of $10M of EBITDA per annum.
Nustar Energy
Nustar-General Manager
Island of St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean - April 2011 to April 2013
Responsible for overseeing all terminal operations for a 14.0M barrel petroleum product terminal supervising a staff of 140 employees (9 Direct report managers) and +150 contractors. Terminal operation consists of 6 marine berths and a SPM (Single Point Mooring) berth. Also, responsible for marine bunkering operations which consisted of a fleet of 5 barges and 6 tug boats for local island and cruise ship deliveries of bunker fuels. Received a Nustar Star Performer Award 8/2011 for successfully re-negotiating a 4-year collective union labor agreement. P&L responsibility of 45M EBITDA.
Nustar-Terminal Manager
Crockett, CA - January 2008 to April 2011
Responsible for all Selby terminal operations of a 3.00MM barrel petroleum product terminal. Terminal operations consists of Marine Ship dock, 3 DOT pipelines, two bay truck rack and 33 car Unit Train capabilities. Relieved terminal of EPA consent decree which ultimately led to OSHA VPP status for the first terminal within NuStar West Coast to receive this award. P&L responsibility of $12M as well as Project Manager for all capital improvements.
Hovensa L.L.C. Refinery (Hess/PDVSA)
St. Croix, Virgin Islands - November 2006 to January 2008
Terminal Refinery Tank Field Superintendent
Responsible for overseeing 43 terminal operators for the refinery tank field operations which is 32MM barrels of storage. Managed the tank and pipeline repair program, Gasoline Blending operation and truck loading operation. Terminal supports the refinery operation, which refined 485K bbls per day of crude into petroleum products. Operation had 11 marine berths.
Magellan Midstream Partners
Galena Park, TX - July 2000 to February 2006
Area Manager -Responsible for overseeing the supervision of three petroleum terminals within the Houston Area and associated pipelines. Terminals supplied product to Orion, Colonial, & Explorer pipelines as well as other smaller pipelines. Facilitated regulatory audits, which Included USCG (4 years with no deficiencies), DOT (two years no Deficiencies), TNRCC, EPA, and OSHA. Implemented OQ operator and contractor compliance with PHMSA. Increasing roles from Operations Superintendent, Terminal Manger, and Area Manager. Full P&L responsibility.
GATX (Kinder Morgan)
Pasadena, TX. - January 1996 to July 2000
Pipeline/Control Room Operations Manager
Responsible for overseeing the pipeline operations for a12MM barrel petroleum product terminal. Duties included day-to-day supervision of 19 employees, extensive customer contact, and liaison for marketing and customer accounts. Major accomplishments include the implementation of a Computerized Inventory Reporting System (Galahad) and implemented a PLC based Automation SCADA system for terminal operations.
GATX (Kinder Morgan)
Galena Park, TX. - March 1993 to January 1996
Business Unit Financial Manager
Responsible for all finance and accounting functions for Pasadena and Galena Park Terminals.
GATX (Kinder Morgan)
Chicago, IL. - October 1989 to March 1993
Accounting Manager
Managed accounting financials for Southern Region Storage Terminals. LA, TX (2), FL (2).
EDUCATION
MBA in Finance & International Accounting
University of St. Thomas - Houston, TX
B.S. in Finance. Minor in Accounting and Business Administration
Illinois State University - Normal, IL
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: TWIC, ICS Commander, Facility Security Officer (USCG)
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