Director, Field Ops

Spire Inc.•Berkeley, MO

23h

About The Position

Spire is seeking a Director, Field Operations to manage Missouri operations. The position leads a large field operations team in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, setting strategic direction and ensuring efficient, productive, safe operations in accordance with company policies, procedures, and strategic objectives. The Director is part of the Missouri Operations management team and provides leadership and support to field operations teams. The role partners with senior management on operational and budgetary initiatives, oversees operational decision-making, and directs work plans, performance objectives, and workforce strategies. It also develops leaders and teams, allocates resources across regions, manages labor relations matters in partnership with the Collective Bargaining department, and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, customers, local leaders, and external partners. The position requires 25 to 35% travel, including overnight travel, and is normally performed in a shared office environment, with outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience leading teams.
Demonstrated experience leading safety, compliance, budget performance, and operational excellence programs in a highly regulated environment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing natural gas operations, including pipeline safety and occupational safety requirements.
Experience leading emergency response and incident management activities.
Ability to translate organizational strategy into actionable operational plans and align resources to deliver business results.
Ability to lead organizational, operational, and cultural change while maintaining employee engagement and business continuity.
Ability to make timely, informed, risk-based decisions in complex, dynamic, and high-pressure environments.
Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to a fast-moving, changing culture.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse array of people.
Ability to drive operational excellence through disciplined planning, execution, performance monitoring, accountability, and urgency.
Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude, as well as independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to lead by example in support of company values, including ethics and integrity, workplace safety, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

10 years of progressive experience in field operations, utility operations, or a related operational environment.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior management to manage and lead operational and budgetary initiatives that support field operations.
Champion a safety-focused culture and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting incident prevention and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and oversight for operational decisions that are financially sound, risk-informed, strategically aligned, and consistent with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Direct the development, execution, and monitoring of operational work plans, performance objectives, and workforce strategies to achieve business goals, operational excellence, and system reliability.
Guide reports and ensure coordinated work toward business objectives, metrics, and system integrity.
Develop leaders through timely feedback, coaching, and guidance, fostering accountability, continuous development, employee engagement, and high performance.
Plan and allocate resources and ensure departments align across regions.
Communicate with the Vice President and other organizational contacts, including Field Operations Directors, to promote consistency and set and execute business strategy.
Work with the Collective Bargaining department to manage labor relations matters within field operations.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, customers, local leaders, and external partners.
Manage a large group of field operations employees, including multiple Manager roles.