Area Operations Manager – MoArk Area, Searcy, AR

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products.Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment.The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the natural gas pipeline facilities in the MoArk Operating Area, including all operational activities, performance management of staff, safety, quality control, budgeting, compliance and regulatory matters. In addition, the Manager interacts with emergency responders and pipeline transmission interconnect customers. Direct reports include four Operations Supervisors and an Administrative Specialist. The Area includes Natural Gas Pipeline (NGPL) with 6 compressor stations totaling 167,400 horsepower located in Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas and more than 1000 miles of pipeline, MEP Pipeline with 1 compressor station totaling 32,720 horsepower and associated piping, as well as many LDC and pipeline interconnect measurement facilities. This position is located in Searcy, Arkansas; however, other locations may be considered in the existing operations area at the discretion of the company.Essential duties and responsibilities:Manages all stations, pipelines, and personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations across a broad geographical area across Northeast Texas, Arkansas and Southern Missouri.Oversees functions related to outside contractors operating on company property or in company Right-of-Way areas in order to protect company interests.Oversees pipeline, compressor station, and meter stations operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.Participates in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters. Conducts annual performance evaluations.Coordinates training and operational programs for safety, emergency response, and new hire orientation.Develops short and long-range plans, goals, objectives and financial budgets for the area operation.Coordinates with other departments, governmental agencies, and customers.Manages projects within assigned area of responsibility.Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, foreign, and federal regulations affecting pipeline system operations.Reviews contracts pertaining to work around company facilities to ensure company property is protected, including screening and reviewing leases, foreign crossing permits, highway expansion, or any Right-of-Way intrusion.Coordinates company response relating to actions of outside contractors which includes site inspection, markup of as-built drawings, and confirmation of scope of work to be completed.Oversees inspections of meter stations, compressor station and pipeline facilities for compliance with maintenance, housekeeping, environmental, regulatory and safety requirements.Develops and executes operational plans for severe weather events, and leads area response in emergencies.

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