Operations Manager
Job Description
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. What You Will Do 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Meet The Recruiter
Caitlin Spellings
Senior IT/Engineering Recruiter
Since I joined the Burnett Specialists team in 2014, I've placed numerous candidates in various roles and gained a reputation for exceptional skills in identifying and recruiting top talent. Providing a positive experience for both candidates and clients is my top priority.
I'm passionate about recruiting and building long-lasting relationships with my clients. My attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and ability to understand clients' needs have qualified me to become a trusted and respected IT and engineering recruiter.
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