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Energy Transfer

Director - Operations

Energy Transfer, Cypress, Texas, us, 77410


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or apply through this web posting if you prefer.Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!Summary

The Director - Operations reports to the Division Vice President, and is responsible for a geographic territory of pipeline, compressor, and measuring facilities. Through subordinate positions, incumbent provides support to Area, Division and Department activities associated with transporting, and delivering natural gas. Responsible for the assets within the Cypress, South Houston and East Texas areas.Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for the oversight and management of Area activities. Areas of focus include safety, compliance, reliability, employee development, and project execution.With subordinates and Division staff, establish goals and objectives to accomplish transportation of required volumes of gas, operations and maintenance, staffing levels, job performance and facility changes to meet Area, Division and Department goals.Position responsible for a wide range of natural gas and natural gas liquids projects and requires a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.Analytical, problem solving, decision-making, communications, and operations management skills required.Must possess self-motivation and initiative to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues.Requires good verbal and written interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of clients, peers, and management, both internal and external.Proficiency in financial analysis including variance reporting, currency risk, and bid evaluation.Demonstrating organizational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost and organizational development.Proactively working to reduce EH&S risks and promoting safe behaviors in the workplace while not impacting the environment.Defining and implementing new directives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the area.Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.Building and managing a team of professionals, driving employee engagement, positive culture and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives.Effectively manage an operations area in a manner consistent with Company and government requirements.Participates with top operations management in the establishment of company operations related goals, expense budgets, capital budgets, objectives and plans. Establishes and assures implementation of area operations and administrative objective and plans.Develops and manages an effective organization and directs all area operations, maintenance and technical service activities in a manner which meets system requirements and/or contractual commitments in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with operational and technical standards and governmental codes and regulations.Establishes and maintains good working relationships with other areas and organizations associated with operations as well as key personnel associated with corporate and regulatory agencies.Fosters good customer and community relations in work area.Directs investigations and complaints from landowners, customers, and suppliers.Directly supervises operations managers, and area administrative personnel.Adhere to high ethical standards, function effectively as a team player, and lead others to do the same.Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:12+ years of experience in the natural gas industry in the area of Operations. Some of which should involve time spent in natural gas transmission.Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.Proven knowledge of safety requirements and procedures relating to all aspects of the operation.Proven knowledge of the 49CFR192 regulations applicable to natural gas transmission.General knowledge of the environmental regulations related to gas compression.Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and independently.Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills.Ability to detect problems and make corrections quickly.Ensure that all maintenance and construction activities are completed in compliance with established company and industry standards and procedures.Preferred Skills

Demonstrated experience in supervising management level employees with outstanding interpersonal skills.Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills required.Proven ability to communicate up and down the organization effectively with exceptional verbal and written skills.Must be a quick learner who is able to pick up a working knowledge of new information to make decisions and recommendations.Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Usually, normal office working conditions.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.Regular travel to field locations will be required.Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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