Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations ManagerThe Assistant Operations Manager provides leadership to support safe, reliable, and efficient work across U.S. Energy. This role performs technical activities while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and maintaining product integrity and inventory accuracy. In addition, this role leads and develops Operations Technicians, providing day to day people leadership, coaching, and work coordination. The Assistant Operations Manager partners with site leadership, contractors, carriers, and customers to support continuity, improvement initiatives, and project execution across U.S. Energy facilities and environments. Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm or until work is completed, with rotating Saturdays.Job ResponsibilitiesLead and execute operational activities (e.g., loading, unloading, transferring, gauging, blending, and sampling) in accordance with established procedures, ensuring safe and accurate product movementServe as an operational lead, coordinating daily operational priorities and providing leadership coverage in the absence of site or operations management as neededManage, coach, and develop Operations Technicians, including onboarding, training, performance feedback, and reinforcement of expectationsOversee inventory accuracy and reconciliation activities by validating measurements, verifying transactions, and resolving discrepancies using approved systems and processesValidate product quality and calculations (e.g., volumes, rates, blend ratios, daily usage/needs) and ensure documentation and records support product integrity and complianceTroubleshoot operational systems and equipment (including automation/controls and delivery/transfer systems where applicable) and direct corrective actions and escalationsPlan, coordinate, and oversee inspections and preventive maintenance activities, ensuring issues are addressed and work is completed timely to support operational reliabilityEnsure execution of safety?critical controls and environmental protections, reinforcing safe work practices and adherence to regulatory and company requirementsDirect contractor and carrier activities, ensuring compliance with site requirements, safe work practices, and quality standards during operational workSupport execution of operational projects and process changes, including reviewing procedures, implementing updates, and driving improvements in safety, efficiency, and standardizationSupport operational planning and materials readiness, identifying staffing, equipment, and supply needs and partnering with leadership on short?

and mid?term planningCultivate U.S. Venture's values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team membersFind A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardizationContinuously learn and develop self professionallySupport corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & proceduresPerform other related duties as required and assignedQualificationsRequired:High school degree or equivalent3-5 years' experience in operations or related fieldAble to lift up to 75 lbs and occasionally push, pull or roll objects up to 350 lb.Work at heights up to 65 feet and ability to work outdoors in inclement weatherAble to operate equipment (forklifts, skid steer, tractor, lull) and power toolsStrong focus on problem solving skillsProficient in computer skills and utilizing SharePointBe able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environmentsTravel occasionally to other terminal locationsAble to tolerate, at times, the smell of petroleum products and paintAble to work overtime and weekends without much notice and be on an on-call rotation with other team membersValid driver's license and ability to meet company driver policy requirementsSuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)Preferred:Participation in a U.S. Venture-provided leadership or development program preferredProject management experience preferredMechanical aptitude, electrical knowledge, fire knowledge, and product knowledge preferredSupervisory experience is a plusBasic chemistry knowledge (blending various products to achieve fuel/tank needs)Division: U.S. AutoForceU.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require U.S. Venture's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S.

Venture.U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at .