Manager - Operations

Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Manage day-to-day plant and pipeline system operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime.
• Under minimal supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas processing plant and pipeline systems, including the cryogenic plant, amine treating plant, glycol and mole-sieve dehydration systems, tank farm, utilities, engines/compressors, PD and centrifugal pumps, and other plant and pipeline functions, systems, and equipment. Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels. Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action .
• Ensures that established regulatory, environmental, and safety standards are maintained, all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the plant and Pipeline Operations.
• Manages subordinates in performing their job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Administers performance reviews for subordinates and administers disciplinary action when warranted. Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.
• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Ensures operating parameters are within the limits of the design of the equipment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training, and manage required periodic safety and environmental inspections.
  
  

Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

• 8 years industry experience required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs and leading by example
• Ability to function as PSM lead or to work closely with Plant Supervisor and PSM Coordinator
• Must have working knowledge of natural gas engines, various compressor packages and Propane compression
• Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product NGL/Liquid Amine treating
• Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration
• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer or Thermal Oxidizer
• Must be familiar with flare reporting system
• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS/Delta V and SCADA
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong team and customer focus orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Operation of Acid Gas Injection
  
  

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