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 include:

• Supervising a team of exempt professional technical specialists and hourly technicians assigned to projects.
• Leading in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters.
• Developing estimates for capital and operational budgets based on staffing and resources requirements.
• Developing short and long range plans, goals and objectives for terminal or station operations.
• Developing, reviewing and updating site specific maintenance procedures.
• Assisting in coordinating with Products Movement Department regarding schedules, equipment shutdowns, and any other variables affecting pipeline operations.
• Use of KM programs such as CMMS, Maximo, ISNetworld and DuPont to track and verify compliance.
• Coordinating work assignments for all assigned personnel to include routine and/or preventative maintenance.
• Consistently maintaining and demonstrating a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Supporting 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 include:

• 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.
• Certification, licenses, registrations: A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.
• 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. Ability to plan, organize and oversee work programs, analyze and evaluate operations, implement planning activities, establish and maintain working relationships, and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Physical demands include:

• 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.
• 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 activities.
• Position may require prolonged periods of sitting in order to accomplish administrative duties.
• Occasional periods of bending, squatting, lifting (Up to 50 lbs), or climbing are required.
• Extended driving and/or walking could also occur, especially to remote locations and/or booster stations.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• Position requires exposure to some refined oil products that contain chemicals which may be related to certain types of illnesses or reproductive toxicity.
• Extended sun exposure is possible.

Supervisory responsibility: Yes. Management of union represented pipeline operations and maintenance employees requires knowledge of and appropriate application of management skills and the current collective bargaining agreement, with appropriate involvement of union representatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.