Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 14 hours ago
Operations Director – New Caney, TX
NEW CANEY, TX, 77357, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. The Director of Operations for Division 6 is responsible for overseeing the performance of gas pipeline facilities operations, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and effective human resource management.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages the performance of direct reports, including Operations Managers, Technical Manager, and administration support personnel to operate and maintain the pipelines and all associated facilities in a safe, compliant, efficient and reliable manner
Develops annual division goals that align with corporate, business unit and region goals and objectives
Routinely monitors all key areas of performance and develops plans to ensure company, business unit, region and division goals and objectives are accomplished
Oversees coordination of field operation and maintenance activities with Gas Control, Engineering, Business Development, EH&S and Finance Departments
Promotes and stewards division operations & maintenance budgets and financial forecasting. Oversees and administers approved budgets
Directs division's performance to meet or exceed all safety, budgetary, and regulatory compliance requirements and ensures alignment with corporate goals, including KM's Operations Management System
Coordinates, prepares or maintains various reports, records, and other documents concerning maintenance and operations issues, financial management, safety & regulatory compliance, and employee administrative issues
Develops and actively stewards manager/employee development to meet changing staffing need for all areas
Provides frequent communication to employees via email, conference calls, presentations, and group and one-on-one meetings to disseminate meaningful information, communicate goals, promote positive performance and develop a strong company culture
Actively promotes all Corporate and HR initiatives and ensures compliance in all recruiting, promotional opportunities and in the discipline process
Maintains a current working knowledge of regulatory and company operating requirements and coordinates activities with regulatory agencies, other company departments, customers, the public and Senior Management
Ensures all division employees are familiar with manuals, policies/procedures and technical standards
Acts as Incident Commander and Qualified Individual for an emergency response and as leader of the division Emergency Response Team as needed based on the level of an incident. Coordinates emergency response activities in conjunction with the Crisis Management Team. Activates and coordinates the Crisis Support Team if necessary. May act as the KM spokesperson to the media in the event of an emergency with media coverage
Ensures the proper management of an environmental impact in the event of a hazardous product release
Maintain an appropriate amount of visibility throughout the Division through periodic site visits
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
GED
More than 10 years of experience
Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience required
A minimum of 10 years of thorough working experience/knowledge in pipelines, compressor stations, gas treating operations, SCADA control systems, basic hydraulics and flow control systems, regulatory compliance standards, contract administration, damage prevention, and emergency response
A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required
Must demonstrate effective leadership capabilities
Must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
Must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other departments, engage with peers in problem solving and develop strong teamwork within work groups
Must be able to accept direction and supervision and work effectively and cooperatively with all personnel
Ability to lead and manage people in maintaining, changing and/or improving performance in the area of safety, operational excellence, and risk reduction
Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions
Ability to effectively communicate using both oral and written forms of communication to internal and external parties
Effective reading and computer skills
Ability to speak and understand English
Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Preferred
Engineering degree preferred
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
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