Western Midstream · 9 hours ago
Operations Director - South Texas
The Woodlands, TX, US, 77380
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expWestern Midstream is seeking a Director for its South Texas operations. This role is responsible for the safe and compliant operation of the region’s assets, ensuring customer uptime and performance requirements while driving operational excellence and cost efficiency.
Natural ResourcesTransportation
Responsibilities
Ensures all contractors and employees adhere to WES best practices and safety procedures, maintaining "Stop Work Authority" as a cultural norm
Ensures that training and compliance tasks are performed consistently across the asset—AVOs, smoke checks, LDAR, DOT OQ—to ensure WES maintains its license to operate
Serves as the primary escalation point for regulatory agencies (PHMSA, TRRC, OSHA) and can act as the Incident Commander during high-level emergency response events
Develops and executes long-term operational strategies to ensure alignment with corporate growth and EBITDA targets
Drives operational efficiency by establishing KPIs for availability, throughput, chemical usage, and power consumption
Monitors and drives continuous improvement key operational performance metrics including system operability, equipment runtime, plant recoveries, and capacity utilization
Accountable for managing customer relationships by proactively ensuring all customer requirements are fulfilled and promptly addressing any concerns or issues as they arise
Oversees implementation of pipeline integrity programs—including pigging, damage prevention, and corrosion monitoring—to ensure long-term reliability and compliance
Develop and oversee the region’s preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, to minimize unplanned downtime
Direct the high-level planning and execution of major scheduled maintenance turnarounds (TARs), ensuring alignment with commercial needs and in adherence to established budgets
Leads the annual budgeting process for OPEX and maintenance CAPEX, conducting variance analysis to control costs
Partners with Commercial teams to minimize system downtime and ensure throughput matches contractual obligations
Evaluates and authorizes new technology implementation, such as automation upgrades or remote monitoring tools, to improve system efficiency
Mentors and develop field leaders, preparing high-potential employees for future leadership roles
Conducts performance reviews for senior field leadership and provides final approval for hiring, promotions, and compensation planning within the region
Translates corporate goals into actionable plans for field teams, ensuring clear communication of procedures and strategic changes
Facilitates collaboration among internal cross-functional teams to effectively resolve challenges and drive organizational efficiency improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in oil and gas operations with specific exposure to cryogenic/amine gas processing, crude oil logistics, and saltwater disposal
Minimum 5 years of experience in leadership roles managing large operations, engineering, or cross-functional teams of greater than 30 personnel
Demonstrated history of prioritizing safety and environmental compliance as a core license to operate
Ability to interpret financial statements, drive operating expense reductions, and manage OpEx and CapEx budgets exceeding $50M+
Proven ability to develop talent, acting as a mentor to field leadership and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration
Strong understanding of compression, separation, dehydration, and oil treating technologies
Valid driver's license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum) is preferred, other disciplines and degrees or lack thereof may be considered with appropriate experience
Company
Western Midstream
As a midstream service provider, we help deliver essential energy and inputs that improve the quality of life across the globe.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.97B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-08-12Post Ipo Secondary· $685.9M
2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Kristen Shults, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Green
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
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