Operations Coordinator - El Paso, TX

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This position will report directly to the Manager of Project Support and be responsible for the financial reporting (analysis, forecasting, and budget preparation), payment coordination, accounting entries, payroll accounting and various ad-hoc projects for the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Project Support (PPS) Department. The Pipeline Project Support Department is responsible for all maintenance projects across 30+ entities and 3 business unit segments (natural gas, CO2, and products).

The title does not adequately convey the size, scope, impact, or importance of this position; at other organizations the role would be known as Controller, Business Analyst, Budget Analyst, or Financial Analyst.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reports (O&M and Capex) for all business units, including analysis of department‑planned work and variance explanations.
• Prepare and analyze the annual budget and present findings for the department.
• Prepare and publish the Department’s Master Work Plan each month, communicating project costs for all work done.
• Manage the planning of future year’s budgeted work and coordinate with Gas Control and Project Managers/Operations to schedule the work.
• Manage department leases, including processing, forecasting and timely payment of recurring payments.
• Support processing of all departmental work, including bids, POs/REQ/Field Work Directives, invoices, etc.
• Assist over 200 employees with needs such as time card coding, travel and purchasing card reconciliation, and training.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of leads, estimators and managers related to project work.
• Plan and organize workload and staff assignment for nine direct reports, review progress, direct changes in priorities and schedules as needed.
• Participate in staff selection, salary change considerations, disciplinary matters, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Set expectations, coach employees, and drive accountability.
• Derive and implement needed process improvements, including change management with stakeholders.
• Apply complex problem solving and solution‑oriented analysis.
• Resolve unknown or unforeseen events through strong analytical, research, and reconciliation skills.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with 5+ years of Financial Analysis/Planning/Accounting experience (preferred).
• Alternative degree with 7+ years of experience, or no degree with 10+ years of experience may be considered.
• 7–10+ years of Oil/Gas/Energy experience (preferred).
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Confident and approachable team leader.
• High initiative and ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proven track record of working with multiple layers of management on multifaceted financial forecasting and analysis.
• Effectively communicate analysis results in an accurate, clear and concise manner.

• Managerial/supervisory experience.
• Experience with Lawson financial systems.
• Experience with Land/Right of Way and in‑house operating company background (plus).
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables (demonstration on a sample dataset).
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, operating systems, database applications, and ability to learn company‑specific applications quickly.
• Knowledge of development and maintenance of Access database programs.

Must be willing to plan and schedule leave time to minimize interference with forecasting and variance reporting that typically occurs the first two weeks of each month.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Location:

El Paso, TX
• Salary: $66,280.00–$
• Posted: 1 month ago