Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region

Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region 1 (Open)

Location:

Pasadena, TX - Warehouse - National

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas.

Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

• Maintain reliable product supply and measurement to customers: Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and management of pipeline networks and custody transfer measurement, comply with regulatory requirements, and follow company policies. Manage Pipeline Technicians in the area for GCPL, MRPL, H2/Syngas and various On‑Site and IM locations.
• Promotes compliance with all applicable regulations and group directives:
  • Ensures compliance with all Air Liquide safety and quality mandates including Fundamentals of Safety, 12 Life Saving Rules, LIVES, Oxygen cleaning, IMS, Works to maintain zero accidents.
  • Works closely with Manager, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance to ensure system operation and maintenance is executed in compliance with state and federal regulatory entities (TX Railroad Commission, LA Department of Natural Resources, PHMSA).
  • Develops and implements a safety plan and safe work practices for assigned systems.
  • Develops and tests emergency response and system plans.
  • Reports and investigates incidents and ensures corrective/preventive actions are complete.
  • Works with Pipeline Integrity Manager to maintain pipeline system integrity.
  • Participates in Management of Change, Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, Job Activity Plan, Accident Risk Analysis, Pre‑Start Up Safety Review, etc.
  • Ensures pertinent documentation and reporting requirements are completed on time.
• Operates and Maintains the Pipeline Networks Safely and Reliably:
  • Communicates with customers, suppliers, OCC, and management to ensure product accountability.
  • Implements low cost, high reliability operating best practices.
  • Develops an annual operation and maintenance plan for assigned systems.
  • Utilizes MAXIMO for routine work orders, PMs, and PRs; documents maintenance history.
  • Coordinates field operations and maintenance without interruption of customer supply.
  • Actively manages all field operations and maintenance activities, including:
    • Start up and shutdown of pipelines
    • Testing, installing, and calibrating equipment
    • CP survey
    • Leak detection surveys
    • Visual inspections of pipe, meters, and valves
    • Troubleshooting and repairs along pipeline systems
  • Supervises contractors performing pipeline maintenance and repair, valve and meter repairs, and other pipeline company activities (ROW maintenance, line locates, dig inspections).
  • Assists and directs contractors for line locations, easements, leak detection surveys, and repairs.
  • Ensures development, approval, communication, and adherence to startup and shutdown procedures.
  • Prioritizes and implements improvement projects and required maintenance.
  • Works with Pipeline Operations Manager to maintain annual budget and cost control.
  • Works with pipeline construction teams on capital projects to ensure pipeline operations needs are met.
  • Qualifies and maintains vendor relationships for field work.
• Develops and Leads People:
  • Models exemplary safety behavior and leads by personal example.
  • Works to maintain zero accidents by taking a leadership role in safety.
  • Actively manages the pipeline field supervisors.
  • Effectively delegates clear responsibilities to direct reports.
  • Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures.
  • Implements individual development plans and provides training and coaching.
• Provide an Air Liquide Presence at Customer Meter Installations:
  • Provide required customer and management reports regarding calibrations, testing, and operations.
  • Interface regularly with customer for system design, troubleshooting, meter calibrations, etc.
  • Foster positive quality customer relationships.
  • Testing, troubleshooting, installation of new equipment, and calibration of billing custody transfer meters and related equipment,…