Manager - Operations

Summary

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

• Analyzes and implements 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.

• 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 ability 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

• 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

• 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