Manager - Operations

Summary:

Manage mechanical and process operations to meet production expectations and maintain all operating parameters within limits of equipment design.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and implement processes and procedures to meet required production rates and makes suggestions and recommendations for minimizing operational problems and downtime.

• Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained. Coordinates on all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the gathering system.

• Assists in the management of team to ensure work is performed safely and in an efficient manner. Aligns with management to assess talent.

• Continuous review of operational processes and procedures and identifies areas of improvement and drives change management to meet business needs and demands.

• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements.

• Develops and maintains operational parameters to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and pipeline.

• Participates regularly in operational safety initiatives including safety meetings, environmental training, and safety & environmental inspections

Essential Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

• 8+ years of experience
• HS Diploma or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs and leading by example
• Properly utilize all PPE as required by area, tasks, and hazards
• Ability to maintain facility as a neat, clean, and orderly workplace
• Effective written and verbal skills to communicate with upper management, reports, internal groups, agencies, and customers.
• Knowledge of PSM program requirements and able to coordinate creation and maintenance of an effective and compliant program
• Experience in and knowledge of compression, PD and centrifugal pumps, amine gas sweetening, glycol and mole sieve dehydration, cryogenic gas processing, electrical, control, plant utilities, and liquid handling equipment.
• Previous experience in management and supervision of personnel.
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels for plant processes and equipment is maintained.
• Understanding of plant NGL liquids, liquid stabilizer, and stabilized product.
• Truck loading and unloading operations
• Must be familiar with all environmental permits and reporting requirements
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Manager must live within a 60 mile radius of the plant
• Preferred Skills:
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Enterprise Business Systems, Plant DCS and SCADA
• Excellent analytical skills, able to identify deviations, and take appropriate corrective action
• Strong team leader and customer focus orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Operation and understanding of gas processing plant systems and equipment
• Operation of sulfur management equipment to include sulfur recovery units and acid gas injection systems

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the assigned position.