DIRECTOR-OPERATIONS (SHERIDAN, TX)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 and flow control systems, regulatory compliance standards, contract administration, damage prevention, and emergency response/incident command.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

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

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must demonstrate an understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Must demonstrate effective leadership capabilities.
• Must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other departments, engage with peers in problem solving and develop strong teamwork within work groups.
• Must be able to accept direction and supervision and work effectively and cooperatively with all personnel.
• Ability to lead and manage people in maintaining changing and/or improving performance in the area of safety, operational excellence, and risk reduction.
• Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate using both oral and written forms of communication to internal and external parties.
• Effective reading and computer skills.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working conditions:

• The regular work environment is typically in an office. However, work will require the director to be outside at HCP facilities and exposed to extreme heat, cold and inclement weather. Computer related activities 25%-45% of time. Travel associated with this position is minimal <5%
• Additional travel to headquarter office in Houston and other meeting locations as required.

Supervisory responsibility:

• Yes

Other responsibilities:

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

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.