Manager - Operations

Summary

The Operations Manager will report to the Area Director and provide day-to-day support for the crew and provide basic supervisory oversight. As a manager, employee will interact with Division E&C group on Capital and major O&M project work to ensure successful planning, construction and documentation of the installation. Operations Manager will provide supervisory oversight for non-exempt Area Technicians, Field Coordinators, and Union employees working on Area and Division projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Incumbent supervises and directs the operation and maintenance activities of the Area. Monitors the operation, maintenance and construction activities of the Area to ensure resources are available when needed, projects are on schedule, that gas receipt/delivery volumes are met, that Area standards for efficiency are met, and that projects are being done in accordance with original specifications. Problems are reviewed with the Area Director, along with corrective actions taken.
• Incumbent assists the Area Director in establishing goals and objectives for Area gas volume deliveries, operations and maintenance standards, staffing levels, job performance, and facility changes. Incumbent will develop action plans to meet Area, Division and Department goals.
• Reviews subordinate “work plans” and prepares additional information for Director to produce the Area “work plan” and annual budgets. Incumbent meets with Director monthly to review actual results versus planned activities and to adjust future activities to an expenditure level consistent with operations and to meet company operation and maintenance requirements.
• Incumbent implements Area safety program to provide information and training to our employees for performing their job functions; to inform the general public on the potential dangers of a natural gas pipeline and associated facilities through public awareness programs; to conduct monthly safety meetings; and to assist the area safety committee resolve safety problems.
• Incumbent maintains the Area “emergency plan” and conducts training and simulated emergencies to ensure proper response to any pipeline failure. Incumbent, with Director, subordinates, safety committee, and/or Division Technical Staff, investigates accidents for cause and prevention.
• Incumbent implements personnel policies – job performance standards, training programs, discipline and reward practices, identifies employees for advancement, listens to employee concerns, promotes “teamwork” and complies with employee relations policies (PEPL – “Articles of Agreement”). Incumbent investigates personnel issues to ensure that facts are known prior to resolution. On issues not clearly defined, incumbent consults with the Area Director, Employee Relations Representative, the Division Administrative Director, or the Division Manager.
• Incumbent works with Director and Division staff to communicate company policies and procedures to employees. Incumbent trains employees to perform activities consistent with the stated policies and procedures.
• Incumbent with subordinates prepares detailed plans for facility outages, pipeline and engine maintenance. Plans
  
  

are reviewed with Director and/or Division Staff to ensure scope of work is complete, safety precautions are complete, required personnel are notified, dates for returning to service are realistic, and facility outages do not adversely affect ability to transport gas.

• Incumbent maintains good public relations with landowners, producers, other pipelines, utilities and the general public. Works to maintain a good corporate image and minimize damages relating to construction or maintenance work. Receives inquiries from the public concerning our facilities and responds quickly to ensure safety to our employees and facilities and the general public.
• The incumbent functions without daily direction from Director provided that objectives are met and that activities are consistent with approved work plans and budgets. Incumbent works with other Area supervision to provide 24-hour response to the problems. Incumbent works directly with other Area Managers, Division Engineers and Technicians, Construction Engineering and the Human Resource Department, to resolve construction, operations, maintenance and employee issues.
  
  

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or experience in lieu of degree and 8 years of relevant work experience
• Essential requirements include basic education with additional training in physical sciences, mathematics, mechanical technology, electronics, and personnel management.
  
  

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Incumbent must live within 50 miles of the reporting location.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting.
• Working in an operational setting that may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, which will require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.