Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region 1

Air Liquide•Pasadena, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and production facilities are monitored 24/7 from our operations control center in Houston, Texas. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and management of pipeline networks and custody transfer measurement by complying with regulatory requirements and company policies. It manages Pipeline Technicians in the area and supports various pipeline networks and metering installations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor or Technical degree preferred plus 10 years of Operations experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
Understanding of the technical details of pipeline operations such as custody transfer measurement and associated hardware, cathodic protection, maintenance practices, system operational dynamics, etc.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple issues simultaneously.
Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage crisis situations.
Ability to read, develop and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to interface effectively with customers, OCC, and operating personnel.
Ability to maintain records of standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
Works with minimal supervision.
Plans and schedules work and that of employees.
Applies problem solving skills effectively.
Management experience preferred.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Technical degree preferred
Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all Air Liquide safety and quality mandates.
Works to maintain zero accidents.
Works closely with the Manager, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance to ensure system operation and maintenance is executed in compliance with all state and federal regulating entities.
Develops and implements a safety plan and safe work practices for assigned systems.
Develops and tests emergency response and system plans.
Reports and investigates all incidents and ensures corrective/preventive actions are complete.
Works with the Pipeline Integrity Manager to maintain pipeline system integrity.
Participates in the Management of Change process, Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, Job Activity Plan, Accident Risk Analysis, Pre-Start Up Safety Review, etc.
Ensures pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time.
Maintains reliable product supply and reliable measurement of pipeline products to customers.
Communicates with customers, suppliers, OCC, and management on a regular basis to ensure product accountability.
Implements low cost, high reliability operating best practices.
Develops an annual operation and maintenance plan for assigned systems.
Utilizes MAXIMO for routine work orders, PM’s, and PR’s.
Documents maintenance history in Maximo.
Coordinates field operations and maintenance for assigned pipeline systems without interruption of customer product supply.
Actively manages all field operations and maintenance activities in assigned systems, including but not limited to: Start up and shut down of pipelines, Testing, installing, and calibrating equipment, CP survey, Leak detection surveys, Visual inspections of pipe, meters, and valves, Troubleshooting and repairs along pipeline systems.
Supervises contractors performing pipeline maintenance and repair, valve and meter repairs, issues with other pipeline companies, ROW maintenance, line locates, dig inspections, etc.
Assists and directs contractors for line locations, easements, leak detection surveys, and repairs along assigned pipeline systems.
Ensures development of, approval of, communication of, and adherence to startup and shutdown procedures for pipeline activities.
Prioritizes and implements improvement projects and required maintenance.
Works with Pipeline Operations Manager to maintain annual budget and cost control of assigned systems.
Works with pipeline construction teams in the development and implementation of capital projects to ensure that pipeline operations needs are met.
Qualify and maintain vendor relationships for field work.
Models exemplary safety behavior, leads by personal example.
Works to maintain zero accidents by taking a leadership role in safety.
Actively manages the pipeline field supervisors in their area.
Effectively delegates clear responsibilities to direct reports.
Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Implements individual development plans annually through the TMS process and provides training and coaching to develop personnel.
Provides required customer and management reports regarding calibrations, testing and operations.
Interfaces regularly with customer for system design, troubleshooting, meter calibrations, etc.
Fosters positive quality customer relationships.
Testing, troubleshooting, installation of new equipment, and calibration of billing custody transfer meters and related equipment.