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.