What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager/Associate position at Northern Natural Gas?
Job Description
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.
The purpose of the position is to provide an advanced level of management and engineering support for project development, project execution and operations of natural gas facilities.
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining project budget, schedule and team interactions.
Ensure that business, technical, environmental, operational, financial and scheduling objectives are met for assigned projects.
Manage project workflow by identifying and executing interfaces between facility planning, regulatory, right-of-way, environmental, engineering, design, construction, operations and marketing functions.
Manage resources, team member workload, right-of-way, environmental, regulatory, tech services and construction and keeping within budget considerations.
Assist in identifying and implementing best practices.
Ensure communication links are maintained with project team, project sponsors, project control, facility owners and operators.
Conduct and facilitate the project review process for the team.
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
Qualifications
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
Five or more years of operational/technical experience in the natural gas industry.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis (pipeline/compression theory).
Ability to prepare clear, concise, timely and complete written reports.
Broad knowledge of company functions (regulatory, financial, marketing, market services, operations, gas control, etc.).
Working knowledge of environmental, DOT and FERC regulations.
Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.
Proficiency with PC and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Knowledge and proficiency with steady-state, transient and online pipeline simulation software; SCADA, Load Supply Forecasting System, Expert Systems, Visual Basic and Neutral Nets a plus.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About The Team
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.
The purpose of the position is to provide an advanced level of management and engineering support for project development, project execution and operations of natural gas facilities.
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining project budget, schedule and team interactions.
Ensure that business, technical, environmental, operational, financial and scheduling objectives are met for assigned projects.
Manage project workflow by identifying and executing interfaces between facility planning, regulatory, right-of-way, environmental, engineering, design, construction, operations and marketing functions.
Manage resources, team member workload, right-of-way, environmental, regulatory, tech services and construction and keeping within budget considerations.
Assist in identifying and implementing best practices.
Ensure communication links are maintained with project team, project sponsors, project control, facility owners and operators.
Conduct and facilitate the project review process for the team.
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
Qualifications
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor’s degree.)
Five or more years of operational/technical experience in the natural gas industry.
Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis (pipeline/compression theory).
Ability to prepare clear, concise, timely and complete written reports.
Broad knowledge of company functions (regulatory, financial, marketing, market services, operations, gas control, etc.).
Working knowledge of environmental, DOT and FERC regulations.
Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.
Proficiency with PC and various software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Knowledge and proficiency with steady-state, transient and online pipeline simulation software; SCADA, Load Supply Forecasting System, Expert Systems, Visual Basic and Neutral Nets a plus.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About The Team
Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.