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The Division Director of Technical Operations reports to the Division Vice President, as do the Area Directors. Divisions are geographical areas of pipeline, natural gas compressor, processing & treating, pump stations and measurement facilities that are further divided into several operating areas. Through subordinate positions, the incumbent provides engineering, technical, and operating support to Division, Areas, and Department in the following areas: Engine/Compressor and Pump Maintenance, Pipeline Maintenance, Corrosion Control, Controls and Instrumentation, Compressor Operations, Storage Field Operation, Gas Measurement, Electrical Maintenance, Gas Quality, Welding and Environmental compliance. Manages capital maintenance and Expense budget that averages in excess of $100MM annually.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Division Technical Staff. This includes working with the department staff and Engineering and coordinating all technical activities within the Division.
• Provides daily technical assistance and guidance to Area personnel necessary to ensure technical competence, operation reliability, and integrity of facilities. This normally accomplished by prioritizing and assigning problems and questions to the Division Technical staff. Monitors existing and develops new policies and programs to assure safe and compliant & reliable facility operation. Provide analysis and recommendation of failure incidents.
• Directs and monitors outage schedule, identifies any potential problems that may impact throughout and advises Areas management as to needs and locations of priority maintenance requirements.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local governmental regulations, Company and departmental policies through participation in periodic audits of Areas; review of Division and Area generated reports; and Area work plans. Governing bodies include DOT, OSHA, FERC, EPA, USCG, BSEE and state agencies.
• Through interface with subordinates, Area Directors and Division Administrative staff, the incumbent oversees and approves the completion and submittal of the Division Capital and O&M Budgets; ensuring that projects are justified based on safety, regulatory, economics or need. Through interface with Area Director and subordinates, the incumbent ensures approved capital maintenance and O&M projects are completed in a timely, cost effective manner and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and company policy.
• In conjunction with subordinates, establish goals and long-range plans for Technical staff in support of Division and departmental goals to improve operations, cost control, safety and training. The incumbent ensures that Areas place emphasis on long-range planning including modernization/upgrade of equipment to maintain pace with industry’s technological advancements.
• Provides Emergency Response coordination, communication, and support. Insures necessary measures are taken to mitigate emergency events, coordinate initial response, and insure timely investigation and repairs.
• Develops manpower forecasts. Direct development of new training programs and materials for technical personnel at Division and Area level. Administers the Skill Progression Program for the Division including the evaluation and qualifying of Area and Division Technicians. The incumbent reviews training needs of hourly employees, prioritizes and initiates steps to ensure training programs are provided relating to equipment inspections, preventative maintenance procedures and repairs.
• The incumbent is the primary interface between the Division, Houston Technical Services, and Engineering Department relating to system capacities, designs, system outages, upgrades and construction. Business Development department relative to Transportation and Exchange issues; Gas Supply Department, relative to system supply, production pressures and capabilities; Regulatory Affairs Department, relative to facility abandonments or sales; Legal Department, relative to contractual issues.
• Develops studies and recommendations for additions, deletions and improvements to plant and pipeline facilities to conform with required and/or anticipated capacities and operating conditions or improve operational efficiency. This includes modernization programs related activities.
• Assists in interviewing and selection of personnel for both technical and supervisory positions in the Area offices. Make salary recommendations as requested. Assists Division Vice President in evaluating Area supervisory performance.
• Maintain contact with personnel from various customer and vendor companies, regulatory bodies and other pipeline companies.
• In the absence of the Division Vice President, handles technical and non-technical problems relating to operation and maintenance which would normally be referred to the V.P.
Requirements: Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field required
• 12 years of technical and supervisory experience in the natural gas industry
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Familiar with the Federal Code of Regulations as it relates to Natural Gas Pipeline Construction and Operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Process Engineering software tools including Promax or equivalent, as well hydraulic modeling software
• Learn and become proficient in various Company programs and applications including the use of computers and smart devices
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.
- Travel will be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
