Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Manager – Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and fabrication activities of the gas-treating equipment fabrication facility. This role requires a leader with experience in gas-treating equipment fabrication, supply chain management, team leadership, and final product delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Director – Operations and ensure fabrication projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and quality control teams to meet project requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and promote health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.
• Utilize leadership skills and fabrication experience to oversee the safe and efficient fabrication of gas-processing vessels and related equipment for delivery to customers.
• Manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and operational demands while exercising sound judgment in a team-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize workloads, improve processes, and enhance productivity in compliance with safety standards and requirements.
• Establish and drive work processes and standards to support production efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory and company requirements and coordinate activities with regulatory agencies, internal departments, and customers as needed.
• Direct and evaluate fabrication team performance to meet safety, budgetary, efficiency, and operational goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, including Kinder Morgan's Operational Excellence initiative.
• Ensure alignment with corporate, business unit, regional, and divisional goals and objectives.
• Support employee development and staffing strategies to meet operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation related to operations, maintenance, expense management, safety and regulatory compliance, and employee administration.
• Promote, oversee, and administer approved operations and maintenance budgets.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What You Need

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Certifications / Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience, including manufacturing leadership experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in gas-treating equipment fabrication (including amine treating, glycol dehydration, and natural gas stabilization)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams with a focus on safety, operational effectiveness, and risk reduction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes fabrication shops and office settings
• Typical work schedule of 40–50 hours per week
• Position requires time spent both in an office environment and in fabrication shop settings

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of pipe, valves, fittings, and equipment used in amine treating, glycol dehydration, and natural gas stabilization processes
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, including waste minimization practices