Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region 1

Air Liquide•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to customer production. The company owns and operates 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. Pipeline operations and production facilities are monitored 24/7 from an operations control center in Houston, Texas. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and is looking for a Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region 1 in Pasadena, TX. This role is crucial for maintaining reliable product supply and measurement of pipeline products to customers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
10 years of Operations experience.
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.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Technical degree preferred.
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and management of pipeline networks and custody transfer measurement by complying with regulatory requirements and following all company policies and procedures.
Manages Pipeline Technicians in the area.
Promotes compliance with all applicable regulations and group directives, including safety and quality mandates.
Works to maintain zero accidents and promotes a safety-first culture.
Works closely with the Manager, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance to ensure system operation and maintenance comply with state and federal regulations.
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 various management processes such as Management of Change, Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, 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.
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 and documents maintenance history.
Coordinates field operations and maintenance for assigned pipeline systems without interruption of customer product supply.
Actively manages all field operations and maintenance activities, including start-up and shut-down of pipelines, testing, installation, and calibration of equipment, CP surveys, leak detection surveys, visual inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Supervises contractors performing pipeline maintenance and repair, valve and meter repairs, ROW maintenance, etc.
Assists and directs contractors for line locations, easements, leak detection surveys, and repairs.
Ensures development, approval, communication, and adherence to startup and shutdown procedures.
Prioritizes and implements improvement projects and required maintenance.
Works with Pipeline Operations Manager to maintain annual budget and cost control.
Works with pipeline construction teams in the development and implementation of capital projects.
Qualifies and maintains vendor relationships for field work.
Models exemplary safety behavior and leads by personal example.
Actively manages pipeline field supervisors.
Effectively delegates clear responsibilities to direct reports.
Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Implements individual development plans and provides training and coaching.
Provides required customer and management reports regarding calibrations, testing, and operations.
Interfaces regularly with customers for system design, troubleshooting, meter calibrations, etc.
Fosters positive quality customer relationships.
Tests, troubleshoots, installs, and calibrates billing custody transfer meters and related equipment.