Field Operations Leader – Pipelines & Facilities

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; North Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient operation and maintenance of gathering facilities, mainline pipeline, and wells within a geographic region.

You will manage budgets, training, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver reliable energy infrastructure. Responsibilities include coordinating field operations across locations, optimizing efficiency, enforcing safety, and guiding design/repair projects with team leaders.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Team building

Training employees

Contractual obligations

Safety handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field preferred

Job description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient operation and maintenance of gathering facilities, mainline pipeline, and wells within a geographic region.

You will manage budgets, training, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver reliable energy infrastructure. Responsibilities include coordinating field operations across locations, optimizing efficiency, enforcing safety, and guiding design/repair projects with team leaders.