DIRECTOR-OPERATIONS (SHERIDAN, TX) at Kinder Morgan

Job description

What We Are Looking For Position will be located in Sheridan, TX (relocation assistance may be considered) at the Houston Central Plant (HCP). HCP is a PSM facility that processes wellhead gas that is received via high pressure pipelines from fields in south Texas. The current plant design capacity is 1 billion standard cubic feet per day (SCFD). The main product, Natural Gas, is transported via pipeline and sold into the Houston market. Mixed natural gas liquids (NGLs) extracted from the field gas are also transported to customers by pipeline. A portion of the NGLs are fractionated into purity chemical feedstock products including ethane, propane, isobutane and normal butane. The Director of HCP is responsible for the overall performance, including but not limited to, the safety performance, processing facilities operations and maintenance, safety performance, regulatory compliance, budget preparation and stewardship, personnel matters, training compliance, emergency response, technical and engineering project oversight, and federal/state/public liaison. What You Will Do Essential duties and responsibilities: Coordinates and manages the performance of direct reports, including Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager and administration support personnel to operate and maintain the HCP facility in a safe, compliant and efficient manner. Develops annual division goals that align with corporate, business unit and region goals and objectives. Routinely monitors all key areas of performance and develops plans to ensure company, business unit, region and division goals and objectives are accomplished. Oversees coordination of Plant operation and maintenance activities with Gas Control, Engineering, Business Development, EH&S and Finance Departments. Promotes and stewards division operations & maintenance budgets. Oversees and administers approved budgets. Directs division's performance to meet or exceed all safety, budgetary, and regulatory compliance requirements and ensures alignment with corporate goals, including KM's Operational Excellence initiative. Coordinates, prepares or maintains various reports, records, and other documents concerning maintenance and operations issues, expense management, safety & regulatory compliance, and employee administrative issues. Develops and actively stewards manager/employee development to meet changing staffing needs for all areas. Provides frequent communication to employees via email, conference calls, presentations, and group and one-on-one meetings to disseminate meaningful information, communicate goals, promote positive performance and develop strong company culture. Actively promotes all Corporate and HR initiatives and ensures compliance in all recruiting, promotional opportunities and in the employee disciplinary process. Maintains a current working knowledge of regulatory and company operating requirements and coordinates activities with regulatory agencies, other company departments, customers, the public and Senior Management. Ensures all division employees are familiar with manuals, policies/procedures and technical standards. Depending on the level of an incident, a person in this position may be required to act as Incident Commander and Qualified Individual for an emergency response and as leader of the division Emergency Response Team. Coordinates emergency response activities in conjunction with the Crisis Management Team. Activates and coordinates the Crisis Support Team if necessary. May act as the KM spokesperson to the media in the event of an emergency with media coverage. Ensures overall environmental impact in the event of a hazardous product release. Regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned. What You Need Education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience required. Engineering degree preferred. A minimum of 10 years of thorough working experience/knowledge in gas treating operations, compressor stations, basic hydraulics a