Yard Operations

• Plan and manage cargo receiving, storage, handling, and dispatch.
• Oversee yard layout, traffic flow, and equipment allocation.
• Coordinate with transport, maintenance, and security teams for smooth operations.
• Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)
• Enforce compliance with ISO, OSHA, IOGP, and API standards.
• Manage high-risk operations (eg, lifting, hazardous materials) with proper PTWs.
• Lead safety meetings, audits, and emergency response drills.
• Oil & Gas Cargo Handling
• Lead handling of oil & gas equipment, pipes, and hazardous cargo.
• Ensure compliance with IOGP and API pipe handling standards.
• Work closely with project and engineering teams for specialized logistics.
• Team Management
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team (operators, riggers, supervisors).
• Implement shift schedules, KPIs, and performance evaluations.
• Promote a safety-first, inclusive culture.
• Equipment Oversight
• Manage and inspect yard equipment (forklifts, cranes, reach stackers).
• Ensure maintenance schedules are followed to avoid downtime.
• Digital Systems & Reporting
• Use Yard Management Systems (YMS), digital PTW tools, and cargo tracking platforms.
• Monitor performance via dashboards and ensure paperless processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with internal teams, customers, regulatory bodies (eg, KRA, KPA), and contractors.
• Support audits, inspections, and customer site visits.
• Sustainability
• Implement waste reduction, energy-efficient practices, and carbon-reduction initiatives.
• Support company green logistics goals.

Profile

• Key Skills
• Communication
• Customer care
• Negotiation
• Analytical
• Managerial
• Computer literacy

Education:

• Bachelors in Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in yard, terminal, or heavy logistics operations.
• Minimum 3 years in leadership roles.
• Mandatory: Experience handling oil & gas cargo or OOG/heavy-lift logistics.