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About The Position

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of gas processing operations, including compression, amine treating, dehydration, cryogenic NGL recovery, fractionation, and residue systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, process data, and performance metrics to diagnose problems and optimize operations.
• Working knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices, mechanical integrity programs, and turnaround execution.
• Familiarity with plant control systems (DCS/SCADA) and safety instrumented systems.
• Strong understanding of OSHA PSM, EPA air and environmental regulations, DOT/PHMSA requirements, and applicable FERC obligations.
• Ability to lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses and carry corrective actions through to completion.
• Knowledge of emergency response planning and incident command.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary workforce across operations, maintenance, and technical roles; set expectations, manage performance, and build accountability.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, including during upsets and emergencies.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets; ability to evaluate project economics and prioritize investments by safety, reliability, and margin impact.
• Understanding of how plant performance affects commercial results and contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication with all levels, from field staff to executives; ability to work effectively with commercial, engineering, pipeline, and EHS groups.
• Ability to represent the company with regulators, landowners, contractors, and the community.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic 24/7 operating environment; commitment to integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical field. An equivalent combination of education and progressive gas processing experience may substitute.
• 12 or more years of experience in natural gas processing, midstream, or a closely related hydrocarbon processing industry such as refining or petrochemicals.
• 5 or more years in a supervisory or management role, including direct leadership of operations and maintenance personnel.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic NGL recovery plants, including amine treating, dehydration, compression, and expander-based processing.
• Demonstrated experience operating under OSHA PSM and environmental permit requirements, including audits, PHAs, and management of change (MOC).
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience leading incident investigations and emergency response.
• This position may require occasional travel to remote sites, potential exposure to flammable material, adherence to safety protocols, compliance with operating regulations, and rigorous physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of leadership experience in a full-scale processing facility as a Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role.
• Experience with fractionation, NGL product handling, and multi-train plant operations.
• Experience leading major turnarounds, capital projects, plant expansions, tie-ins, and startup activities.
• Experience in a unionized and/or multi-site operating environment.
• Knowledge of commercial processing operations, including contracts, plant balancing, and product marketing interfaces.
• Experience with interstate pipeline affiliates and FERC Standards of Conduct compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company safety programs, OSHA Process Safety Management, and incident prevention, investigation, and corrective-action processes.
• Ensure the facility operates within all permits and regulatory requirements, including air, water, waste, PSM, DOT/PHMSA, and applicable FERC and Standards of Conduct obligations; maintain audit readiness.
• Direct plant operations to meet throughput, NGL recovery, product quality, and residue gas specifications; optimize processing efficiency and respond to changing inlet conditions.
• Oversee maintenance strategy, mechanical integrity, and turnaround planning to maximize uptime and extend asset life.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, control costs, and identify and execute projects that improve margins and plant value.
• Lead, staff, and develop the plant team; set expectations, conduct performance evaluations, plan for succession, and ensure training and qualification requirements are met.
• Coordinate with commercial, gathering, engineering, EHS, and pipeline groups to align plant operations with business objectives and customer commitments.
• Maintain and lead the facility’s emergency response capability, including plans, drills, and coordination with local responders and agencies.
• Drive performance tracking, root-cause analysis, and adoption of best practices and technology to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Represent the facility with regulators, landowners, contractors, and the local community, protecting the company’s reputation and license to operate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.