Jude Kanu

• Ensuring paramount compliance with safety regulations within the petroleum terminal through the implementation and maintenance of safety protocols.
• Directing the comprehensive operations of the petroleum terminal, encompassing vessel receipt and backloading, storage tank management, loading and unloading operations, blending processes, and facilitating the eficient movement of petroleum products within and beyond the terminal.
• Coordinating with suppliers, customers, and transportation providers to guarantee timely delivery and receipt of petroleum products.
• Supervising a team of terminal operators and support staf, including hiring and training initiatives, task assignments, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.

• Manage and control the transportation of products to customers, ensuring compliance with local laws, corporate safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee all aspects of tank farm/terminal operations, including vessel receiving, storage, and delivery of petroleum products.
• Authorize and supervise meter loading, requests, waybills, product receipts, and tank transfers.
• Manage operating gain/loss performance of products, ensuring they are within tolerance.
• Ensure quality checks and procedures are duly carried out and documented, monitoring non-conformances in the depot.

Oversee the tank farm team and its day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with established procedures.
Supervise the arrival of vessels/cargo at the jetty, overseeing the loading process, and managing general tank farm activities
Prioritize and implement measures to maintain a safe and secure environment for all personnel within the tank farm.
Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow.
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.

• Receive products into tanks through pipelines and marine vessels with strict adherence to protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, including thorough tank roof inspections.
• Promptly address and report hazardous situations, demonstrating a commitment to safety.
• Conducted research on new technologies, processes, and best practices to improve operations.
• Developed reports on operational data such as volume, cost, and quality of service provided.

• Utilize functional meters to verify the integrity of incoming and outgoing products, maintaining quality control standards.
• Perform a range of additional duties, including document control, instrument readings, recordings, and the collection and analysis of samples.
• Manage end-to-end communication with workers through telephone or radio systems, especially during emergency pump and valve operations.
• Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
• Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.