Director-Subsurface Flow Assurance

Primary Purpose

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage and direct Tallgrass technical engineering, geology and operations personnel, consultants, contractors and funding in support of the development, operation, maintenance and enhancement of Tallgrass subsurface assets including gas storage fields and CO2 sequestration fields.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise subsurface activities and staff; develop and align technical resources with Tallgrass development and operational interests.
• Oversee subsurface activity to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop, monitor and implement O&M and Capital budgets.
• Ensure the Company budget forecasting and accrual processes are properly implemented and followed.
• Strong customer focus working with Project Management, Commercial Origination, Operations Control Center, Field Operations, Pipeline Scheduling, and other internal and external groups.
• Special projects as required.
• Evaluate prospective subsurface assets for acquisition and development/enhancement.
• Direct engineering support for regulatory filings and proceedings and system operational problems and/or improvements.
• Direct engineering guidance in the development of best practice operational methods.
• Direct and implement severe weather operating plan(s).
• Direct service availability evaluations and the implementation of advisories and operational flow orders.
• Regularly communicate with management regarding project status, goals and objectives.
• Create an environment of ongoing training and learning to maximize performance of team.
• Consistently challenge each aspect of the operational process to improve safety, efficiency, and profit margin.
• Must be able to take an unpopular stand if necessary for the betterment of our business. Must encourage a transparent and healthy debate while seeking the best alternative. This leader is looked to for direction in a crisis, faces adversity head on, and is energized by tough challenges.
• Builds Trust and Credibility: Makes decisions based on organization’s values - actions are consistent with company’s core values. Ability to set clear vision - role models a growth mindset and shares mistakes widely for others to benefit and embraces a learning mentality.
• Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate and communicate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline.
  
  

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas and/or pipeline industry.
• Prior exposure to natural gas exploration/production, CO2 Sequestration and/or underground storage operations.
• Experience with developing Company programs for compliance, operations, and training.
• Experience with a variety of underground storage types including depleted reservoir, aquifer storage, and cavern storage.
• Experience developing/implementing subsurface risk based integrity management plans (API RP 1170/1171; PHSMA UNGS compliance)
• Knowledge of reservoir fluid flow and reservoir modeling.
• Knowledge of well construction and well maintenance including drilling completion and work overs.
• Knowledge of basic open hole and cased hole log analysis.
• Knowledge of gas well flow test evaluation & transient analysis.
• A team player with proven communication skills, capable of working effectively with technical and non-technical personnel
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and be driven to produce results at both an individual and team level.
• Proven track record in applying technology and generating value adding results.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
  
  

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Participate in defining engineering approaches and in planning and scheduling work.
• Manage, schedule and coordinate major projects.
• Review design and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower, cost estimates, and develop engineering criteria.
• Significantly contribute to meeting business objectives by generating and implementing project ideas.
• Subsurface Petroleum Engineering fundamentals:
• Reservoir engineering including simulation, volumetric, and material balance calculations
• Fluid characterization
• Pressure transient analysis
• Nodal analysis (inflow outflow)
• Log analysis
• Experience with developing, managing and forecasting O&M and Capital budgets.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
  

Physical Demands

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Predominantly office environment, some travel to field operations.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Primarily office.
• Working after hours, nights, weekends, holidays as needed
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Yes
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

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

• Familiarity with Tallgrass’ pipeline systems and operations.
• 15 plus years’ experience with natural gas storage reservoir engineering/CO2 sequestration
• Experience with unconventional (low permeability) reservoirs and water drive reservoirs.
• Familiar with FERC regulations related to underground gas storage reservoirs.
• Familiar with PHMSA regulations and advisory guidelines related to underground gas storage reservoirs.
• Familiar with UIC Class VI regulatory requirements
  
  

Other Responsibilities

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

Compensation

The range for this role is $180,000.00-$230,000.00/year.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
  
  

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.