Manager-Operations

Energy Transfer LP; Garden City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP in Texas is seeking a seasoned Plant Operations Manager to oversee daily plant operations, personnel, equipment and process performance, ensuring production targets and budget parameters are met while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 8+ years of industry experience, strong safety mindset, familiarity with gas engines, compressor packages, SCADA/DCS systems, and the ability to lead teams and manage budgets. On-site work with potential travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience required.
• Must have working knowledge of natural gas engines and compressor packages.
• Familiarity with flare reporting system.
• Must live within 45 minutes of the plant.
• PSM lead experience or ability to work with Plant Supervisor/PSM Coordinator.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet production targets and monitor data to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards; oversee emergency response activities.
• Supervise staff; conduct performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Develop and administer training programs for Operations personnel.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for safe and efficient operation.
• Ensure operating parameters stay within equipment design limits.
• Conduct safety meetings and coordinate safety/environmental inspections.
• Manage budgets for the Rebel plant, including projects and base budgets.

Skills

Safety leadership

Analytical skills

Team orientation

Independent worker

DCS/SCADA experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant DCS

SCADA

Job description

Summary:

Manage all aspects of the plant, personnel, equipment as well as process operations to meet production expectations and maintain all operating, maintenance, and budgetary parameters within limits of equipment design.

Essential Functions:

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime.
• Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained, all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the plant.
• Manages subordinates in performing their job duties in a safe and efficient manner. Administers performance reviews for subordinates and administers disciplinary action when warranted. Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current.
• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Ensures operating parameters are within the limits of the design of the equipment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training, and manage required periodic safety and environmental inspections.
• Effectual management of budgets associated with the Rebel plant including projects and base budgets.

Essential Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

• 8+ years industry experience required
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs and leading by example
• Ability to function as PSM lead or to work closely with Plant Supervisor and PSM Coordinator.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must have working knowledge of natural gas engines, various compressor packages and Propane compression
• Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product NGL/Liquid Amine treating
• Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration
• Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer or Thermal Oxidizer
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be familiar with flare reporting system Manager must live within 45 minutes of the plant

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong team and customer focus orientation
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Operation of Sulfur Recovery Unit

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

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