Sr. Manager - Plant

Energy Transfer LP; Orla (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee mechanical and process operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating training, and maintaining operating procedures in a complex plant environment.

The candidate should have extensive experience in plant operations, safety programs, and regulatory requirements, with strong leadership and analytical skills to drive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs.
• Ability to function as PSM lead or work with Plant Supervisor and PSM Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet production rates and monitor data.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards and coordinate emergency response when needed.
• Oversee personnel, perform reviews, and administer disciplinary actions to maintain qualifications.

Skills

PSM Lead

Supervisory Experience

Safety & Environment

Plant Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Plant DCS & SCADA

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award-winning 11,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

Manage plant mechanical and process operations to meet production expectations and maintain all operating parameters within limits of equipment design.

Essential Functions

• Manage day-to-day plant operations to meet required production rates and monitor operating data to minimize problems and downtime.
• Ensures that established regulatory environmental and safety standards are maintained, and that all emergency response activities and decisions related to the safety of the plant are made.
• Manages subordinates in performing their job duties safely and efficiently. 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 safe, efficient operations.
• Ensures operating parameters remain within the equipment's design limits.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, help coordinate safety and environmental training, and manage required periodic safety and environmental inspections.
• Future growth may require the Manager to oversee multiple facilities and Supervisors in the West Delaware area. The manager will report to the West Delaware area Director.

Essential Requirements: Experience, Educational & Special Training Required

• 10+ years of industry experience required and bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental, and regulatory programs and leading by example
• Ability to function as PSM lead or to work closely with the Plant Supervisor and the 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 natural gas processing plant with compression, liquid handling, treating, and processing equipment

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