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Operations Analyst I

Plains
Midland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

An Operations Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of construction/maintenance projects within the organization. This position involves working closely with construction supervisors, team members, and stakeholders to analyze project data, monitor progress, and provide insights that contribute to informed decision-making. The Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the entire construction project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, with a focus on optimizing processes and achieving project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Construction Planning and Coordination:
    • Collaborate with construction supervisors to develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
    • Assist in defining construction project scope, goals, and deliverables.
    • Coordinate construction project activities and facilitate communication among team members.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting:
    • Collect, analyze, and interpret construction project data to provide insights on project performance.
    • Prepare regular reports and dashboards for construction supervisors and stakeholders.
    • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and propose appropriate actions.
  • Financial Management:
    • Assist in budget planning and tracking construction project expenditures.
    • Monitor financial performance against construction project budgets and forecast variances.
    • Provide cost-benefit analysis for construction project-related decisions.
  • Risk Management:
    • Identify, assess, and document construction project risks.
    • Work with the construction project team to develop risk mitigation strategies.
    • Monitor and report on the status of identified risks throughout the construction project lifecycle.
  • Quality Assurance:
    • Implement and maintain quality control processes specific to construction projects.
    • Ensure adherence to construction project management methodologies and standards.
    • Conduct construction project audits to assess compliance with established processes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements and expectations for construction projects.
    • Provide updates and reports to stakeholders on construction project progress.
    • Address stakeholder concerns and ensure alignment with construction project goals.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in the context of construction projects.
    • Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in construction project management.
    • Participate in post-construction project reviews to capture lessons learned.
  • Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field.
    • Proven experience as a construction project analyst or in a similar analytical role within the construction industry.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in the context of construction project environments.
    • Proficiency in construction project management tools and software.
    • Knowledge of construction project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
    • Familiarity with financial management and budgeting in the construction industry.
    • Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
    • Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
    • Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
    • Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing

The Operations Analyst plays a pivotal role in optimizing construction project outcomes by providing valuable insights, managing data, and supporting the overall construction project management process. The position requires a combination of analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to contribute to the success of construction projects within the organization.

Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as really, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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