Kinder Morgan

Operations Manager - Hiland Crude

Kinder Morgan • $100K — $120K *
Epping, ND 58843In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in technical areas such as pipeline or gas processing.
  • General knowledge of crude pipeline operations and mechanical equipment.
  • Understanding of customer contractual obligations and safety handling practices of flammable substances.
  • Valid state operating license with a good driving record.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills; proven experience in employee training and development.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operation and maintenance of facilities across multiple locations.
  • Help set objectives for operating and capital budgets.
  • Analyze operations for efficiency improvements.
  • Monitor and refine safety programs and procedures.
  • Ensure security measures effectively protect company and public safety.
  • Collaborate in the design and construction of facilities to meet operational needs.
  • Identify and address safety and environmental concerns.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
  • Comprehensive employee training and development programs.
  • Engagement in a team-oriented work environment.
  • Support for a strong safety culture and compliance adherence.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of multiple gathering facilities, mainline pipeline, gathering systems and wells within an assigned geographic area. The role ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Operations Manager oversees employee training and development, facility security, budgeting, technical support, and personnel management to achieve operational excellence.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinate the operation and maintenance of area facilities to ensure their safe and efficient operation, involving the management of multiple personnel in multiple locations within a geographic region.
  • Help set the objectives for the preparation of operating and capital budgets to ensure area has necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel.
  • Regularly analyze and review to determine requirements for improving operating efficiency.
  • Monitor and refine programs, procedures, and equipment to ensure a safe environment exists for employees, customers, and the public.
  • Ensure current security measures protect company assets while preserving the safety of the public, customers, and company personnel.
  • Coordinate and participate in the design and construction of new facilities and replacement or repair of existing facilities with the various team leaders.
  • Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
  • Follow Company policies, procedures, and all regulatory (federal, state, and local) requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree in business or technical field preferred.

Required Qualifications:
  • Five years' supervisory experience within a pipeline, compressor, storage, gas gathering, gas processing, or technical area.
  • General knowledge of crude pipeline operations.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of contractual obligations to customers.
  • Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
  • Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record according to the Company.
  • Strong leadership abilities with a proven ability to build and foster a team-oriented environment. Experience training and instructing employees.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information to employees and external contractors in one-on-one and small group settings.
  • Effective decision-making skills, including the ability to make sound, timely judgments in challenging or adverse conditions.
  • Solid mathematical skills necessary for budgeting and performing engineering calculations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply practical, common-sense solutions to day-to-day operational issues.
  • Collaborative mindset with exceptional team-building and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:
  • Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
  • Climbs and works at various heights; may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
  • Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
  • Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
  • Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
  • Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
  • Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
  • Subject to overtime and callouts.
  • Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
  • Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, pipelines, vessels).
  • May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
  • Wears safety equipment as required.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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