What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midstream Manager position at Alaska-Santos?
Through its merger with Oil Search, Santos acquired and assumed operatorship over a world-class portfolio of oil leases on the Alaskan North Slope, USA.
Santos' focus in Alaska is the advancement of our Pikka Phase 1 project, which includes a single drill site, an oil processing facility, and other infrastructure to support production of 80,000 barrels of oil per day.
Pikka has been identified as being among the top quartile of oil and gas development projects for greenhouse gas emissions performance. Pikka is poised to play an important role in the energy transition and is aligned with our company goal of managing climate change risk. The project is on track to be ready for first oil in 2026.
The Pikka Unit is one of the largest conventional oil discoveries made in the United States in the last 30 years, and the Pikka Phase 1 Project is the most significant development on Alaska's North Slope in more than 20 years.
The permitted Pikka development project includes two additional drill sites. The Alaska assets also include discoveries made from both the Mitquq and Stirrup exploration wells drilled in 2020. These opportunities combine to offer a clear path to long-term growth in Alaska.
Position Purpose
The Midstream Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight for Santos and the joint venture company responsible for petroleum transportation through connecting pipelines, the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and the marine terminal at Valdez. The position requires prior experience in pipeline regulation and JV governance, or midstream operations and marine logistics coordination. The role requires taking ownership over JV commercial outcomes and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant hydrocarbon transportation from Santos's operations on the North Slope to tankers offloading in Valdez.
Key AccountabilitiesResponsibilities
Pipeline Operations Management:
- Lead comprehensive operational planning and execution for pipeline throughput, ensuring efficient system utilization
- Champion shipper rights under federal and state pipeline regulations
- Monitor pipeline capacity and coordinate with TAPS operations for optimal throughput
Marine TerminalShipping Operations:
- Oversee tanker scheduling and vessel nomination processes
- Coordinate cargo loading administration and marine logistics operations with Valdez Marine Terminal oil movements personnel
- Manage vessel traffic coordination and optimize berth utilization at Valdez Marine Terminal
- Coordinate all regulatory obligations, including spill response plan updates and financial assurance responsibility management with regulators, JV owners, marine service providers and terminal operators
- Optimize vessel scheduling to maximize throughput efficiency and minimize demurrage costs
Joint VentureStakeholder Management:
- Manage stakeholder relationships with JV partners, facilitating decision-making, cost allocations and operational arrangements
- Ensure compliance with JV governance agreements and commercial arrangements
- Lead multi-functional teams to complete midstream business processes (operations, budgeting, financial reporting, regulatory filings)
- Coordinate with joint venture scheduling committees and operational committees
Commercial StrategyRisk Management:
- Develop and implement commercial strategies for tariff optimization, storage capacity allocation and revenue maximization
- Manage operational risks including weather-related disruptions, mechanical issues and other impacts on throughput volumes
- Coordinate with MarketingTrading teams to ensure efficient delivery of lifting schedules
- Monitor market conditions and optimize commercial arrangements for both pipeline and marine operations
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Minimum 7 years experience in midstream operations, marine logistics or related field
- Knowledge of marine terminal operations and vessel coordination
- Awareness or experience with pipeline nominations and tanker schedulingAwareness or experience with pipeline tariff ratemaking processes and experience with state and federal regulatory proceedings
- Experience managing commercial aspects of operating pipelines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Alaska North Slope operations and TAPS system
- Background in crude oil quality specifications and handling procedures
- Knowledge of oil spill response procedures and environmental compliance
- Experience with marine vessel chartering and logistics coordination
- Understanding of maritime regulations and safety standards