Job Description

Position Description

Primary purpose:


• The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the operating division, and includes all Company facilities/assets (pipelines, booster stations, remediation sites, etc.) within his/her geographic area, as well as oversight for the Right of Way (ROW) in that area.
The Operations Manager is responsible for all operational activities, performance management of staff, safety, quality control, budgeting, compliance and regulatory matters. The Operations Manager directly supervises Area Managers whose subordinates include, Operations Supervisors, Lead Operators, Operators, Maintenance Technicians, ROW Specialists, Line Riders, and Field Planners/Schedulers. Not all positions are applicable at each location. The total number of employees managed can vary, generally averaging about 60.


Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversees all station and/or terminal activities, including remote locations and booster stations, to ensure safe, efficient pipeline operations in assigned area.

• Oversees general pipeline maintenance and DOT compliance activities within the area of responsibility.

• Performs as a liaison between pipeline and station/terminal activities and shipping customers in order to maintain efficient delivery and resolve any difficulties relating to scheduling, overages, shortages, and quality control issues.

• Oversees functions related to outside contractors operating on company property or in company Right-of-Way areas in order to protect company interests.

• Oversees terminal and/or station operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.

• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner. Participates in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters. Conducts performance evaluations, resolves grievances and participates in Union Contract Negotiations.

• Coordinates safety and emergency response, and new hire orientation training and programs.

• Develops short and long-range plans, goals and objectives for terminal or station operations.

• Remains current on developments in the field.

• Coordinates department services with other departments, governmental agencies, and customers.

• Manages projects within assigned area of responsibility.

• Coordinates with Products Movement regarding product delivery schedules, rearrangement of batch sequencing, equipment shutdowns, scraper runs, pipeline work, shipper needs, and any other variables affecting pipeline and terminal operations in order to minimize down time and throughput loss.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting pipeline and/or terminal operations.

• Reviews contracts pertaining to work around Company pipelines to ensure Company property is protected. Includes screening and reviewing leases, foreign crossing permits, highway expansion, or any Right-of-Way intrusion.

• Coordinates company response relating to actions of outside contractors which includes site inspection, preparation of as-built drawings, and confirmation of scope of work to be completed.

• Coordinates pipeline relocation and other activities with Engineering and Products Movement, cities, landowners, utility companies, etc. Oversees inspections of station and/or terminal and outlying facilities for compliance with maintenance, housekeeping, environmental and safety requirements. Directs or performs activities affecting loading racks.

• Coordinates all requirements affecting military and commercial products at applicable assignment locations, including quality control issues, additives, notification procedures, sampling, meter calibration, coordination of witnesses where required, overages, shortages, and service interruptions.

• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

Position Requirements

Education:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.

• If the employee is subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC Card.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management or other degrees pertaining to position, management of people, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of 5 years, well-rounded experience in pipeline operations, maintenance and/or engineering is highly desirable and should include specific working experience with products movement, mechanical maintenance, personnel management, legal and environmental requirements affecting terminal and/or station activities.

Knowledge of:

• Management and supervisory principles and practices.

• Refined or crude petroleum pipeline facilities - operation, equipment requirements and products movement.

• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to all functional areas. • Regulatory requirements for operation of DOT facilities and marine petroleum operations. 

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.

• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.

• Must be accountable and take direction from Region Director; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.

• Effective use of time management is of key importance in order to properly identify priorities and to ensure that all job requirements are satisfied. Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.

• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.

• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.

• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Required Skills:

• Teamwork/Cooperation: Works effectively with team/work group, as well as with other departments and/or outside contractors/agencies to accomplish organizational goals; takes action that respect the needs and contributions of others; takes responsibility for actively participating and contributing to team efforts; supports a team consensus or decision; acts as team facilitator when appropriate, promotes team concepts

• Planning and Organization: Establish a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; plan and prioritize proper assignments of personnel and/or appropriate allocation of resources.

• Integrity: Maintaining and promoting social, ethical and organizational values when conducting internal and external activities. Leadership: Utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding individuals/department (subordinates, peers, superiors) or groups toward task accomplishment. Consistently adhere to Kinder Morgan’s policies and procedures and be a positive example for others by demonstrating the Company’s core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people

• Analysis: Identify problems and/or cause-effect relationships; identify key issues; secure relevant information from all appropriate sources; identify possible root causes of problems and develop and implement corrective actions for resolution of problems.

• Initiative: Actively attempts to influence events to achieve goals; does not wait to be told, but is a self-starter who takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors.

• Sound Judgment: Make decisions and/or take action based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered; seek out information from established policies and procedures and/or knowledge experts; seek input from others.

• Computer Applications: Operate a computer at a functional level as it relates to software programs utilized.

• Mathematics: Apply good math skills for calculating and conversion work.

• Effective and Professional Communication: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, customers, vendors, and outside regulatory agencies at the local, state and federal level; clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, using good grammatical form, on general issues, as well as on technical issues pertaining to area of responsibility.

• Maximizes Performance: Responsible for establishing performance goals for staff, coaching performance, providing training, and evaluating performance; including taking disciplinary action when necessary.

Physical demands:

• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.

• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.

• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.  Position may require prolonged periods of sitting in order to accomplish administrative duties (reading/reviewing documents, writing, typing and/or operating a computer, using the telephones, etc.)

Working Conditions:

• Must carry a cell phone and pager and be able and willing to respond at any hour of the day or night to all after hours and/or weekend and holiday issues, including emergency situations. This includes being in possession of required equipment and tools, designated forms, policies, regulations, and manuals.

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout assigned region and other locations as required in performing job duties.

• Extensive travel by car will be required and could include overnight stays for several days. Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% - 50% of the time.

• May be required to climb tanks consisting of up to 100 steps; walking, bending, stooping may be required on a routine basis.

• Majority of the work will be conducted from an office environment. Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.  Climatic conditions are determined by location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes including both winter conditions with frequent snow or extreme summer heat and sun, depending upon geographic location.

Supervisory responsibility:

• Direct supervision of managers, oversight of operating group of about 60 employees 

Above the minimum requirement; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Prior experience requiring mechanical aptitude and skill is a plus
• Knowledge of cathodic protection
• Knowledge of piping, valves and pressures
• Knowledge of pipeline operations
• Knowledge of terminal operations
• Experience with storage tank operations, including inspections, alarms and sampling
• Experience with maintenance (mechanical, electrical, electronic)

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Pay range: $143,400-$215,100 per year. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; and many voluntary benefit plans.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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