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ROYSTON JUNIOR NELSON

Rockfarm,The Valley

Summary

Highly focused with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various sectors such as operations, engineering projects and technical services. Experience in overall facility maintenance and terminal operations. A consistent track record of successfully employing best business practices that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing productivity. Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.

Diligent Operations Expert with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively. Successfully implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive team success. Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment. Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGIONAL OPERATIONS & HSE SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the management and monitoring of the full scope of regional terminal operations with a focus on plant operations, process systems, fleet, tanks, piping, static equipment and rotating equipment
  • Assist in the assessment and maintenance of all terminals, gas stations, marinas and customer's equipment
  • Ensure adherence to Operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by all Operations staff
  • Ensure adherence to Permit to Work process for all activities
  • Conduct inspection of all sites to ISGOTT and ISPS regulations, identify areas of improvement and recommend corrective actions for full compliance
  • Inspect and monitor tank gauging systems and meters on a regular basis as specified in company operational procedures and keep records accordingly
  • Ensure all site surveillance (cameras) are operational at terminals & gas stations
  • Ensure all GPS tracking devices on fleet are functional
  • Inspect equipment regionally for non-compliance to ASME and API codes and make recommendations for repairs
  • Maintain records and databases for the procurement of materials, supplies & equipment
  • Complete daily and weekly reports for all operational activities
  • Ensure that all stakeholders are updated, prior to, during and after tanker discharges, and ensure accurate and timely completion of all documents
  • Ensure compliance with the Company's/ Department's procedures and policies belonging to the Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Management System
  • Support in the implementation of company-wide HSSE initiatives
  • Assist with developing HSSE plans that comply with company policies and procedures and local requirements
  • Conduct HSSE training and orientation for all new employees
  • Ensure all worksites are HSSE compliant with company policies and safety standards
  • Investigate and complete the close-out process of all Accident Investigation Reports and prepare/submit lessons learnt to the Regional Engineering & Operations Manager
  • Ensure training, toolbox meetings, safety checks and drills are implemented as part of the company's HSSE program, i.e
  • Emergency response systems, oil spill response etc
  • Develop, maintain and oversee compliance to the HSSE Management System which includes policies and procedures according to established HSSE Standards and OSH Act 2004 and amendment 2006
  • Respond promptly to accidents, incidents, and emergencies, coordinating the initial response and facilitating subsequent investigations
  • Work with Regional Engineering & Operations Manager to develop and implement corrective actions and preventive measures for all emergency responses
  • Maintain accurate records of HSSE-related activities, including inspections, incidents, and training sessions
  • Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to Regional Engineering & Operations Manager outlining HSSE performance and areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to assess and manage workplace risks, develop comprehensive risk assessments and job safety analysis
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and improve overall HSSE performance
  • Coordinate and conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work areas to identify HSSE hazards
  • Assist in the procurement and distribution of PPE to staff
  • Liaise with Regional Managers and Country Managers to ensure that HSSE equipment and PPE are provided by contractors and vendors and are adequately used on all workers on relevant sites
  • Monitor site activities to ensure compliance by Contractors and Vendors with OSHA guidelines and contractual obligations in terms of HSSE requirements
  • Ensure proper signage is installed on all terminals, gas stations, marinas, customer sites and fleet
  • Follow all other directives and instructions given by Regional Engineering & Operations Manager

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
10.2018 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for development and implementation of SOPs on Island
  • Developed preventative maintenance strategies and procedures for terminal, gas stations and fleet
  • Procuring items on a competitive basis to ensure cost effectiveness
  • Responsible for HSSE in Anguilla, ensuring all JSA's, risk assessments, work permits are adhered to
  • Responsible for the operations & maintenance team & reports to the Regional Operations Manager
  • Day to day management and operations of the plant in Anguilla
  • Ensuring that all company policies and safety procedures are adhered to
  • Oversee & responsible for all operational/maintenance project activities at Service Stations and Terminal
  • Complete daily reconciliations, stock advice's, weekly stock, and month end reports
  • Oversee tanker discharge operations
  • Conducts safety meetings daily, prepare work permits and job safety analysis in advance before a project is to be undertaken
  • Conducting of risk assessments
  • Completing daily & weekly Operations/Maintenance reports
  • Budgeting and developing strategical ways to better operations/maintenance effectively
  • Overseeing projects being completed by contractors & completing daily reports on projects being completed
  • Increase sales and customer market share by continuous follow up with clients and rectification of their concerns and complains
  • Oversee housekeeping at Terminals and Service Stations
  • Overseeing ordering process & delivery of lubricants
  • Completing monthly action logs
  • Assist Operations Manager in preparing Opex & Capex
  • Complete HSSE, Operational & maintenance inspection and audits
  • Developing training programs for staff members
  • Completed daily meetings with eight employees.

ACTING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Delta Petroleum Limited
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supervise and schedule daily operations to ensure efficiency
  • Coordinate day to day business activities with external stakeholders (Government, brokers, emergency services, competitors)
  • Assure reliability of pipeline, terminal, gas stations, fleet, Industrial & Wholesale (I&W) assets by timely maintenance in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
  • Assist in the planning and execution of projects - including capital and expense projects within responsibility from inception through construction to turnover and operations
  • Ensure product inventory at Terminal, Gas Stations, I&W customers is reconciled, loss/gain is properly monitored, and any discrepancies are resolved promptly
  • Ensure continued quality assurance checks are conducted at all sites
  • Engage regional office for support on tasks related to Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Procurement, Health, Safety, Security, Environment (HSSE), Quality, Finance, Human Resources (HR) and other immediate needs to the country
  • Keep abreast of any changes/issues in the local market that may impact the business, including local regulations affecting the terminal business, and bring these to the attention of regional management
  • Provide supporting information for business opportunities and strategies
  • Serve as lubricant ambassador in the market
  • Execute Sales and Marketing Plan as per Delta's objectives
  • Execute customer relationship and marketing plans for example social media and sales promotions, arrangements for signage, publicity etc
  • Escalate any matters that will affect the corporate image of Delta to the S&MM
  • Make recommendations for improvement as necessary
  • Collate information for operational reports with the assistance and direction from the regional team
  • Support the regional team with the budgeting process, monitoring of expenditure and variances
  • Support efforts related to human resources such as recruitment, staff development, performance management, coaching, training, staff engagement, meetings and the human resource information and timekeeping systems
  • Meet staff to share information on company policies, procedures, product knowledge, as directed by the regional team
  • Maintain and grow positive customer and political relationships, attend meetings as necessary, seek guidance to resolve issues as required
  • Gather information from customers and report to S&MM in a timely manner
  • Prepare customer throughput, storage agreements and amendments in cooperation with Operations, Legal, Accounting, and Contract Management
  • Support efforts to establish and maintain pricing structures in order to maximize overall revenues
  • Assures safe, reliable, and environmentally conscious operations that are in compliance with Delta Petroleum's mission, policy, and direction and to prevent any environmental contamination
  • Ensure subordinate compliance with company safety and training policies
  • As required, act as On Scene Commander and as company representative in the event of a pipeline or terminal emergency
  • Any other duties as assigned by management from time to time

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Day to day management and Operations of the plant in Saint Kitts, ensuring that all company policies and safety procedures are adhered to
  • Oversaw and responsible for all operations/maintenance project activities at the Terminal
  • Complete daily reconciliation, stock advice's weekly stock and end of month stock reports
  • Oversee tanker discharge operations
  • Complete daily & weekly operations/maintenance reports
  • Budgeting and developing strategical ways to better operations/maintenance effectively
  • Overseeing projects being completed by contractors and reporting daily updates to Regional Operations manager
  • Oversee the procurement process & delivery of lubricants
  • Preparing monthly reports & plans
  • Completing monthly action logs
  • Conducting safety meetings daily, preparing work permits and job safety analysis in advance before projects are undertaken
  • Responsible for HSSE in Saint Kitts Terminal
  • Project supervisor for major tank farm and tank construction project in Saint Kitts
  • Assist in the regional office as directed by the Regional Operations Manager for major projects throughout the asset

PLANT OPERATION TECHNICIAN/PLANT ATTENDANT

08.2013 - 10.2017
  • Contribute to customer satisfaction and to the efficiency of operations in the Dominica market by facilitating the packing, storage and distribution to customers of all the Company's product
  • Facilitating the efficient provision of the company's products to customers
  • Contribute to the maintenance and safety of the Dominica Terminal
  • Ensure quality of fuel
  • Ensures adequacy of fuel supplies
  • Participate in yearly stock taking exercise and inventory control
  • Re-Fueling aircrafts at airports when required
  • Performance of daily quality control checks on JET A-1 and loading of Jet A-1 at Bulk Terminal
  • Receiving fuel from ocean tankers
  • Coordinating fuel deliveries with RTW drivers
  • Gauging of storage tanks daily
  • Stock Inventory of lubricants and ordering of lubricants for supplier
  • Ordering of lubricants from suppliers
  • Servicing of valves on tank farm by greasing and replacement when necessary
  • Performing monthly inspection on fire extinguishers
  • Servicing of fuel pumps at service stations
  • Changing of filter elements on Jet A-1 Inlet & Outlet Filters
  • Delivering fuel to service station when required
  • Hourly tests of Jet A-1 fuel when receiving from ocean tankers
  • Reporting fuel leaks to Supervisor or Manager

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Trinidad and Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited (Dominica Branch)/NP
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Facilitated the smooth running of the Operations Department in the absence of an Operations supervisor
  • Ensuring that Plant and Equipment is properly maintained by carrying out regular inspections on Gantry Equipment, Tank Farm Gauges, and valves, RTW (Road tank wagons), Aviation Equipment, Service Station and pumps/dispensers and air hoses, to ensure that they are operating efficiently and in accordance with established safety policies
  • Conducting aviation inspections with NP, Shell Aviation, and other airlines representatives
  • Aiding in the installation of valves, pipelines etc
  • Overseeing fuel discharge from oil tanker by: Performing key meetings on vessel with Chief Mate
  • Dipping ship tanks to ascertain before ullage quantities
  • Signing of appropriate documentation before and after discharge
  • Conducting line inspection during discharge
  • Preparing reports to customs and Ministry of trade on received quantities
  • Ensuring that repairs where rectified and resolved through: Direct involvement
  • Delegation of various task to members of the department
  • Contracting of additional services to comply with company protocol
  • Responsible for inventory control
  • Ensuring that accurate and timely records of stock are maintained and adheres to the economic order set by the Country Manager
  • Informing Country Manager of fuel requirements for product nomination
  • Improving and creating efficient, effective, and safe storage methods for packed products
  • Ensuring strict adherence to the warehousing system
  • Ensuring that deliveries are done effectively and efficiently to maintain customer satisfaction
  • Performing all other related duties assigned by the Country Manager

CLERK OF WORKS/TIMEKEEPER

Dipcon Engineering Services Ltd. Dominica
10.2012 - 03.2013
  • Oversee the quality and safety of work on a construction site, making sure that Building plans and specifications are being followed correctly
  • Performing regular inspections of the work on site and comparing completed work with drawings and specifications
  • Measuring and sampling materials to check their quality
  • Recording results of tests and writing daily reports of work
  • Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them
  • Liaising with other construction staff, such as contractors, engineers, and surveyors
  • Monitoring and reporting progress to construction managers, architects, and engineer
  • Supervision of works

CONSTRUCTION WORKER/ SKILLED LABOURER

Dipcon Engineering Services Ltd. Dominica
09.2012 - 10.2012
  • Taking levels and road measurement with a machine operator of a particular machine; excavator, grader etc
  • Aiding on construction site

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Roger Fontaine Construction Services Dominica
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Conveyed instructions from contractor to workers on-site daily
  • Assisted with the delivery of material to construction site
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.

Education

MBA - Distinction

Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom
12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Building and Civil Engineering

Dominica State College
Dominica
10.2012

CXC - English, Mathematics, French, Building Technology

Saint Mary's Academy
Dominica
01.2010

Certificate of Education - English Language

University of Cambridge Internal Examination
Dominica
01.2009

Skills

  • Technical skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Health & safety
  • Occupational safety
  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented

Certification

  • Bridgewater Maritime & Security Services Limited, Port Facility Security Offices Training Certification Practical Assessment, 10/01/21
  • Bridgewater Maritime & Security Services Limited, ISPS Awareness Training Certification Practical Assessment, 10/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, Basic Hazard Communication, 08/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, Safety Supervision & Leadership, 07/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, 30-hour general industry safety and health, 06/01/21
  • National Safety Council, Certificate in Professional Defensive Driving, 03/01/21
  • Worldwide Emergency Services Institute Florida, Certificate in Incident Command Systems & Disaster Management, 11/01/19
  • Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals, Certificate in Quality Management Systems, 11/01/19
  • Anguilla Red Cross, Certificate in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, 04/01/22
  • Shell Aviation, Certificate in Shell Aviation- Stock Control & Pressure Control System Written Examination, 06/01/17
  • Shell Aviation, Certificate in Shell Aviation- Refueling Operations Written Examination, 06/01/16
  • National Petroleum, Certificate in Shell ACE (Aviation Competence & Education) Written Examination, 11/01/13

Personal Information

Driving License: Heavy Equipment License

REFERENCES

Mr. Mathias Phillip

Facilities Engineering Technician Supervisor Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Basseterre Saint Kitts

Tel: 1-869-662-7767

phillipias@hotmail.com

Mr. Navin Seenath

Regional Operations Manager Delta Petroleum

Tel: 1-869-764-9020 or 1-868-751-0137

shirvan_seenath@hotmail.com

Timeline

REGIONAL OPERATIONS & HSE SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
08.2024 - Current

ACTING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Delta Petroleum Limited
09.2022 - 11.2022

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
10.2018 - 08.2024

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Delta Petroleum Limited
10.2017 - 10.2018

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Trinidad and Tobago National Petroleum Marketing Company Limited (Dominica Branch)/NP
07.2016 - 12.2016

PLANT OPERATION TECHNICIAN/PLANT ATTENDANT

08.2013 - 10.2017

CLERK OF WORKS/TIMEKEEPER

Dipcon Engineering Services Ltd. Dominica
10.2012 - 03.2013

CONSTRUCTION WORKER/ SKILLED LABOURER

Dipcon Engineering Services Ltd. Dominica
09.2012 - 10.2012

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

Roger Fontaine Construction Services Dominica
07.2012 - 09.2012
  • Bridgewater Maritime & Security Services Limited, Port Facility Security Offices Training Certification Practical Assessment, 10/01/21
  • Bridgewater Maritime & Security Services Limited, ISPS Awareness Training Certification Practical Assessment, 10/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, Basic Hazard Communication, 08/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, Safety Supervision & Leadership, 07/01/21
  • OSHAcademy, 30-hour general industry safety and health, 06/01/21
  • National Safety Council, Certificate in Professional Defensive Driving, 03/01/21
  • Worldwide Emergency Services Institute Florida, Certificate in Incident Command Systems & Disaster Management, 11/01/19
  • Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals, Certificate in Quality Management Systems, 11/01/19
  • Anguilla Red Cross, Certificate in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, 04/01/22
  • Shell Aviation, Certificate in Shell Aviation- Stock Control & Pressure Control System Written Examination, 06/01/17
  • Shell Aviation, Certificate in Shell Aviation- Refueling Operations Written Examination, 06/01/16
  • National Petroleum, Certificate in Shell ACE (Aviation Competence & Education) Written Examination, 11/01/13

MBA - Distinction

Anglia Ruskin University

Associate of Applied Science - Building and Civil Engineering

Dominica State College

CXC - English, Mathematics, French, Building Technology

Saint Mary's Academy

Certificate of Education - English Language

University of Cambridge Internal Examination
ROYSTON JUNIOR NELSON