What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Prairie Operating Co LLC?
JOB SUMMARY
The Facilities Manager will oversee the operations, maintenance, and safety of oil and gas facilities in Colorado. This role involves managing facility systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with vendors, and optimizing operational efficiency. The Facilities Manager will report to senior management and play a key role in maintaining the reliability and sustainability of facility operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate with field personnel in the designing, bidding, and building of new oil and gas facilities.
- Responsible for estimating and meeting cost expectations on all new construction and on-going facility maintenance.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate daily operations of facilities, including equipment maintenance and repair.
- Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Ensure the availability of redundant power systems such as generators and UPS.
- Develop and implement safety inspection schedules and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to life safety systems.
- Manage hazard awareness programs and emergency protocols.
- Establish relationships with contractors for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, etc.
- Oversee vendor performance and maintain compliance documentation.
- Prepare monthly expenditure forecasts and manage operational budgets.
- Generate facility operations reports for senior management.
- Supervise maintenance staff and ensure proper training.
- Assign tasks effectively based on team member strengths.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong organizational skills for managing complex operations.
- Proficiency in CMMS software for tracking maintenance schedules.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with vendors, staff, and management.
- Problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges efficiently.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred.
- Certification in Facility Management (e.g., Certified Facility Manager [CFM], Facility Management Professional [FMP]) is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing facilities in the oil and gas sector or similar industries.
- Supervisory experience in facility operations or maintenance is required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.- Majority of work will be out of the field office and with some work out of the Denver office or field locations as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
- Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Occasional travel to Denver office and field locations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.
Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.”
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