Reliability Manager

Kinetik • Pecos, TX

4d

About The Position

The Mechanical Reliability Manager leads mechanical reliability teams in the safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of natural gas processing facilities and gas, crude oil, and water gathering systems. These assets include gas processing plants, compressor stations, pump stations, terminals, LACTs, and SWDs. The role oversees company maintenance personnel and third-party contractors, coordinates major maintenance activities with vendors, and helps plan and direct maintenance work across multiple locations. The manager is responsible for maintenance and operation of pumps, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals, and related equipment. Maintenance work should be planned and completed proactively and preventatively, following internal standards, tracking software, approved policies, procedures, safety rules, and budgets while promoting runtime and reliability. The role also prepares purchase order requests and maintains capital expenditure budgets for major maintenance. Other duties may be assigned.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with after-hours work as needed based on business necessity. The position requires daily driving to various locations, outdoor work in adverse or extreme weather and temperature conditions, work around frequent loud noises and hazardous materials while wearing PPE, and work in close quarters. Physical tasks include using tools and equipment in varied postures, climbing and working at heights, lifting and transporting loads, and extended periods of sitting and computer work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of industry experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and execute a large capital budget.
• Ability to investigate and execute action plans to improve and maintain reliability.
• Understanding of rotating equipment, gas processing plants, and gathering systems.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Good communication skills, work-planning ability, excellent work ethic, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to safely perform the essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Ability to work effectively in the stated working conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, and manually transport loads up to the stated limits; lift up to 50 pounds, manually transport a load up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 100 foot-pounds of torque.
• Ability to climb and work at various heights and perform work while standing, sitting, lying down, crouching, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical reliability teams in maintaining facilities and gathering systems safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
• Oversee, plan, schedule, assign, monitor, and direct work performed by company maintenance personnel and third-party contractors.
• Work with vendors to plan and coordinate major maintenance activities.
• Create purchase order requests and maintain capital expenditure expenses for major maintenance budgets.
• Ensure maintenance is completed proactively and preventatively, following internal standards, tracking software, approved policies, procedures, safety rules, and budgets, while promoting runtime and reliability.
• Assist with troubleshooting and manage and coordinate maintenance work with company personnel and contractors.
• Assist Mechanical Reliability leadership with planning and directing maintenance activities at multiple locations across the system.
• Direct the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals, and related equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED