Manager - Technical Services

Manager - Technical Services

The primary purpose of the position is to provide technical oversight and management of all Major Maintenance and Capital projects in Kinder Morgan's South East Region. The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of technical, operational and administrative responsibilities of project management and must exhibit leadership, analytical/decision making and managerial skills. The candidate will perform specific duties as assigned which may include acting as a liaison between Field Operations, Products Movement, Project Management, and Engineering in order to maintain efficient project execution and resolve any difficulties relating to scheduling and quality control issues. This position manages exempt professional technical specialists (for example, measurement analysts and right-of-way specialists) and hourly technicians assigned to projects, as assigned. The candidate may also assist in supervising functions related to outside contractors working on company property in order to protect company interests. This position may be located at a PPL-Southeast tank farm in LA, MS, AL, GA or NC. An available office at an established Kinder Morgan location that supports PPL may be considered.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises a team of exempt professional technical specialists (for example, measurement analysts and right-of-way specialists) and hourly technicians assigned to projects, as assigned to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, implements changes in priorities and schedules as directed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Leads in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters. Leads in resolving grievances, as well as in providing training and motivation to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands. Orients new employees as to procedures, policies, location and operation of equipment. Assists in coordinating safety and emergency response training and programs.
• Develops estimates for capital and operational budgets based on staffing and resources requirements, cost estimates, and objectives and goals. Monitors and documents expenditures, assuring compliance with approved budget and staffing levels.
• Develops short and long range plans, goals and objectives for terminal or station operations. Remains current on developments in the field. Assists in the coordination of department services with other departments, governmental agencies, and customers.
• Develops, reviews and updates site specific maintenance procedures. Trains and tracks training of personnel and conducts reviews to verify adherence to company procedures.
• Assists in coordinating with Products Movement Department regarding schedules, equipment shutdowns, and any other variables affecting pipeline operations in order to minimize down time and throughput loss. Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting pipeline operations including EPA, DOT, federal and state OSHA, IRS and SCAQMD.
• Assists in coordinating projects initiated by engineering, regional staff or local area staff, and other activities with Engineering and Products Movement departments.
• Use of KM programs such as CMMS, Maximo, ISNetworld and DuPont to track and verify compliance on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Coordinates work assignments for all assigned personnel to include routine and/or preventative maintenance to reduce overall operating costs for all facilities within the assigned area. This includes development of programs, tracking work and evaluating progress and savings.
• Consistently maintains and demonstrates a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Supports troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and calibration of equipment as needed.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of Spare Parts Inventory List and Pump and Motor Database.
• Reviews Conceptual and Developmental Corporate Projects for Regional input.
• Coordinates all drawing reviews with Corporate Engineering.
• Coordinates Outside Services for Technical and Maintenance Support.
• Reviews all new equipment recommendations and testing of new equipment.
• Maintains records as required by Department of Transportation for designated equipment and devices.
• Maintains maintenance and repair records for responsible equipment.
• Must maintain accurate inventory control of critical spare parts.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelor of Science degree in Management or Engineering or other technical field preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience / specific Knowledge: A minimum of 5 years, well-rounded experience in terminal or pipeline operations is highly desirable and should include specific working experience with Products Movement, mechanical maintenance, lead responsibilities, and ideally, familiarization with legal and environmental requirements affecting terminal and/or station activities. Should be able to demonstrate effective use of time management in order to properly identify priorities and to ensure that all job requirements are satisfied.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, aerial strip maps and maintain as-built drawings for them.
• Experienced with installation, maintenance, and repair of refined petroleum products pipeline systems and equipment for station and terminal operations (experienced technicians).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions, DOT requirements including those related to calibration and maintenance records, safety inspections and reports.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Refined petroleum pipeline facilities - operation, equipment requirements and products movement.
• General engineering practices, including drafting, piping, valves, hydraulics, etc.
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to all functional areas.
• Ability to: Plan, organize and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring project and employee work schedules and evaluating the performance of subordinates. Analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems. Implement planning activities. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, other supervisors, employees, customers outside agents. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, including as such relates to technical issues pertaining to area of responsibility. Physically perform the essential job functions. Apply accurate math skills for calculating and conversion work. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• This position requires considerable skill in dealing with a wide range of authority levels, both inside and outside the organization. Internal contacts include all regional personnel, senior management, shipper representatives, military contact, governmental agency personnel, city officials, outside contractors, etc.
• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must be accountable and take direction, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Physical demands:

• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.

Working Conditions:

• The candidate must be available to travel to all facilities in the Products (SE) Pipe Line system. Travel required: approx. 50%.
• Position subject to use of cell phone for 24-hour call-out and call-back and may require extended periods of overtime.
• Must be ready to respond at any hour of the day or night to emergency situations and participate as required with emergency response (integrated contingency plan) activities including sourcig pumps and motors. This includes being in possession of required equipment and tools, designated forms, policies, regulations, and manuals.
• Position may require prolonged periods of sitting in order to accomplish administrative duties (reading/reviewing documents, writing, typing and/or operating a computer, using the telephones, etc.) Occasional periods of bending, squatting, lifting (Up to 50 lbs), or climbing are required and would more often be associated with activities taking place outside the office. Extended driving and/or walking could also occur, especially to remote locations and/or booster stations. Occasional overnight travel required.
• The majority of the typical work day is spent in an office environment, though this may change, depending upon the location assignment. For work performed outdoors, weather conditions vary and can be extreme, depending upon location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes which are primarily influenced by geographic location.
• Position requires exposure to some refined oil products that contain chemicals which may be related to certain types of illnesses or reproductive toxicity. Some emit vapors under certain conditions, are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances. Extended sun