Operations Coordinator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. seeks a skilled professional to manage SQE programs, MOC/HAZOP processes, incident investigations, and compliance across safety, quality, and environmental areas.

You will coordinate audits, implement corrective actions, and monitor OPSINFO with field and office teams. The role requires SAP proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work across the plant environment with traveling duties up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Experience with management processes such as MOC, HAZOP, Incident Investigation, Environmental Programs and Compliance, Safety Programs and Compliance, RMP, Industry Compliance Audits, Responsible Care Assessments, and other industry related processes.
• Previous experience in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SAP for inventory tracking, production and shipping schedule creation, FIFO verification, and goods issued/ good received functions.
• Administer, track, report, and audit SQE compliance including variance log, SQE survey, employee recognition, field compliance, and other requirements included in the SQE Implementation Program.
• Review incidents, conduct SCAT analysis, and develop incident investigation reports. Track and post results to identify immediate and root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure management systems (procedures, job hazard analysis, PPE, checklists) are established, implemented and updated.
• Lead and coordinate the MOC process to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the HAZOP process to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Manage and coordinate activities, documentation, and compliance for Responsible Care status and internal audits.
• Manage and coordinate activities, documentation, and compliance for customer and internal audits and internal audits.
• Manage compliance of the RMP program and conduct internal audits, develop corrective actions.
• Discuss changes within the facility that impact safety, quality and environment; ensure proper change processes (MOC, PHA, MOC, HAZOP).
• Conduct compliance audits of programs to ensure compliance and report findings with corrective actions.
• Monitor and track OPSINFO items and coordinate with staff for compliance.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure schedules and documentation are met.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Team interaction

Organization & planning

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The primary purpose of this role is to manage, lead, and coordinate various management processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Processes include Safety-Quality-Environmental (SQE) Implementation Program, RMP, MOC, HAZOP, document library items, OPSINFO, incident investigation/SCAT, responsible care, customer audits, emergence response, and others.

What You Will Do

• Utilize SAP for inventory tracking, production and shipping schedule creation, FIFO verification, and goods issued/ good received functions.
• Administer, track, report, and audit SQE compliance including variance log, SQE survey, employee recognition, field compliance, and other requirements included in the SQE Implementation Program.
• Review incidents, conduct SCAT analysis, and develop incident investigation reports. Track and post incident investigation results to ensure immediate cause(s) and root cause(s) have been identified and tracks the implementation of short and long- term solutions. Enter into IMPACT within 24 hours.
• Ensure appropriate management systems necessary for operational excellence (written procedures, job hazard analysis, personal protective equipment, equipment checklists, etc.) are established, implemented, and updated.
• Lead and coordinate the MOC process to ensure utilization, implementation and documentation is consistent with process requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the HAZOP process to ensure utilization, implementation, and documentation is consistent with process requirements.
• Manage and coordinate activities, documentation, and compliance associated with Responsible Care status. Perform internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage and coordinate activities, documentation, and compliance associated with customer and internal audits. Perform internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage compliance of the RMP program to ensure all components are implemented and documented as required (i.e.. PHA, training, maintenance, procedures, safety information, MOC's, P&ID's, incidents, filing and reporting to EPA). Conduct internal audits, document same, develop and oversee implementation of associated corrective actions.
• Discuss changes and/or proposed changes within the facility that may have an impact regarding safety, quality and environmental regarding operations/maintenance/commercial activities. Ensure that processes associated with such changes are followed (i.e.. MOC, PHA, MOC, HAZOP).
• Conduct compliance audits of other programs and processes to ensure compliance (including Document Library, JHA, SPCC, SWPPP, Safety Programs, ICP, LO/TO, Confined Space, Resp. Protection, fall protection, Hazcom, Work Permits, and other internal/external compliance items). Report findings and develop/track corrective actions as necessary to address any gaps.
• Monitor and track OPSINFO items. Coordinate with staff to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and exercises and ensure compliance with required schedules and documentation.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• High School Diploma

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Experience with management processes such as MOC, HAZOP, Incident Investigation, Environmental Programs and Compliance, Safety Programs and Compliance, RMP, Industry Compliance Audits, Responsible Care Assessments, and other industry related processes.
• Previous experience in SAP.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Ability to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as issued by TSA (Transportation Security Administration).

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have high level of initiative.
• Ability to comfortably interact with employees at all levels in the office AND in the field.
• Conduct interactive meetings.
• Must have ability to effectively organize, prioritize and plan daily work in an unstructured work environment.
• Must have ability and willingness to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), with a high degree of attention to details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Possess organization and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Must be capable of developing and revising practical and effective company procedures, standards, processes and best practices.
• Must be accountable and manage activities to keep required work schedules.
• Must have strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Must be self motivated and able to follow through on assigned task with minimal direction.
• Must be able to focus on work, through day to day distractions.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful demeanor / attitude with co-workers, contractors, customers and regulatory agencies.

Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Travel to other field or corporate locations may be required depending on nature of ongoing work activities as much as 50% or possibly even more.
• Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond as needed.
• Subject to PHMSA compliant drug testing program.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Must be willing and able to work in a corporate office and field environment.
• Must be willing and able to work outside in the plant environment, in all types of climatic conditions.
• Must be able to climb stairs, cranes, conveyor systems, tanks, up to 95 feet.

Preferred

• Experience in a chemical and/or petroleum industrial/marine terminal environment.

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.