Operations Manager - Hiland Crude

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe and efficient operation, maintenance and reliability of gathering facilities, pipelines and wells across a geographic area.

The role includes training, budgeting, security, and personnel management to achieve operational excellence while ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and extensive experience in pipeline operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in pipeline/technical environments.
• General knowledge of crude pipeline operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of contractual obligations to customers.
• Experience in safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective decision-making under challenging conditions.
• Solid mathematical skills for budgeting and engineering calculations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and practical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the operation and maintenance of area facilities with multiple personnel in multiple locations.
• Assist in setting objectives for operating and capital budgets to ensure resources are available.
• Regularly analyze and review operations to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and refine programs to ensure a safe working environment.
• Protect company assets while maintaining public safety.
• Coordinate design/construction of new facilities and repair of existing ones.
• Identify, report, and address safety and environmental concerns.
• Follow company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Pipeline operations

Mechanical knowledge

Contractual obligations

Safe handling of hazards

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Math skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of multiple gathering facilities, mainline pipeline, gathering systems and wells within an assigned geographic area. The role ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Operations Manager oversees employee training and development, facility security, budgeting, technical support, and personnel management to achieve operational excellence.

What We Are Looking For

The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and reliability of multiple gathering facilities, mainline pipeline, gathering systems and wells within an assigned geographic area. The role ensures compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Operations Manager oversees employee training and development, facility security, budgeting, technical support, and personnel management to achieve operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate the operation and maintenance of area facilities to ensure their safe and efficient operation, involving the management of multiple personnel in multiple locations within a geographic region.
• Help set the objectives for the preparation of operating and capital budgets to ensure area has necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel.
• Regularly analyze and review to determine requirements for improving operating efficiency.
• Monitor and refine programs, procedures, and equipment to ensure a safe environment exists for employees, customers, and the public.
• Ensure current security measures protect company assets while preserving the safety of the public, customers, and company personnel.
• Coordinate and participate in the design and construction of new facilities and replacement or repair of existing facilities with the various team leaders.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Follow Company policies, procedures, and all regulatory (federal, state, and local) requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or technical field preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Five years' supervisory experience within a pipeline, compressor, storage, gas gathering, gas processing, or technical area.
• General knowledge of crude pipeline operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of contractual obligations to customers.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record according to the Company.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven ability to build and foster a team-oriented environment. Experience training and instructing employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information to employees and external contractors in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Effective decision-making skills, including the ability to make sound, timely judgments in challenging or adverse conditions.
• Solid mathematical skills necessary for budgeting and performing engineering calculations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply practical, common-sense solutions to day-to-day operational issues.
• Collaborative mindset with exceptional team-building and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights; may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, pipelines, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.