SUMMARY: This job requires a high level of knowledge and skill to perform complex, technical and/or administrative assignments with several variables and alternatives. Exercises some discretion and independent judgment to resolve problems, as compared to following procedures and practices, and reports results to management. Periodically participates on division or corporate level committees or task teams to develop new administrative programs, procedures, processes and testing. Position will be based in the Houston area based on the residence of the successful candidate. ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Work Plans and Budgets
- Assist areas and teams with the preparation of the annual O&M & Capital work plans and budgets. This involves reviewing historical cost data, interviewing Area personnel, focusing on planned usage of manpower, materials, supplies, equipment and other associated costs.
- Recommends prioritization of activities considering available resources and prepares final budget documentation for management approval.
- Gathers data related to utilization of resources, completes required reports and documents and compares results with established standards and recommends to supervision any required actions.
- Assists Departments and Area Management in developing budget guidelines and processes to be followed by their Area.
Cost Control Analysis
- Ensures that Area and location level O&M and Capital Budget information is gathered, consolidated, reviewed and reported to Area and Division management.
- Reviews, monitors and analyzes actual results versus O&M and Capital budgets.
- Assist in the development of WBS's in preparation of and acquiring approvals for all budgetary planned work performed in the field.
- Reviews financial and statistical data to determine reasons for variances to prepare required documentation.
- Reviews and analyzes trends and variances to recommend changes in the usage of resources.
- Review variances from standard administrative practices, identifies potential problems and notifies supervision of significant deviations.
Training/New System and Procedure Development
- May be called on to participate in the review, development, design and implementation of processes and systems (manual and automated) to satisfy internal and external information and reporting needs and requirements.
- Responsible for the training of Area in all administrative procedures and methods which may include use of computer programs/applications.
- Schedules, plans and conducts training and/or meetings within individual areas of expertise.
Contractual Agreements
- Has an understanding of the contracts for service requirements and process.
- May be called on to assist Area personnel with the preparation and submission of requests for new contracts for service agreements or requests for work offers.
- Will manage the process to review Area requests for third party service that don't meet the requirements for formal contracts for service. This includes verifying requested work is budgeted, competitive bids are obtained when required, verifying contractors have proper licenses and sufficient insurance coverage and insuring contracts are in place with prospective service providers.
Research and Processes Requests for Information
- Prepares and/or assists in research and preparation of requests for information, special projects and reports requested by operations and other departments as well as third parties.
- Works with all levels of personnel to furnish and obtain information and resolve problems.
- May coordinate and direct the work of lower-level analysts and coordinators in the Area.
- Works with confidential information, such as personnel changes and personal employee data.
REQUIREMENTS Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 5-8 years analytical experience preferably in the Natural Gas/Liquids Transmission industry especially dealing with the cost or budget analysis; system or procedures analysis; computer operation, contract administration.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, computer science or industrial engineering, or additional equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel and PowerBI with the ability to manipulate and analyze data.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with all levels of organization.
- Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to work additional hours on short notice. Some travel and overnight stays required.
- Ability to perform a wide range of administrative and financial job functions with minimal supervision.
- Assist Area Director and Area Operations Managers as requested on administrative needs.
- SAP or other ERP experience.
- Position to be filled commensurate with skill set, education and experience and will office from a Cypress Area field location that is within the Houston metro area.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. * Usually, normal office working conditions. * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. * Occasional overnight travel may be required. * Occasional 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. |
Energy Transfer LP
Jul 08, 2025