Manager Operations (Treating)

Company Overview

Kinder Morgan Treating is a leading manufacturer and the largest provider of contract‑operated natural gas treating plants in the United States. We design and build treating and processing plants to ensure that natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons conform to sales pipeline specifications and downstream market requirements.

Position Summary
The Manager – Operations is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations and fabrication activities of the gas‑treating equipment fabrication facility. This role requires a leader with experience in gas‑treating equipment fabrication, supply chain management, team leadership, and final product delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Director – Operations and ensure fabrication projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and quality control teams to meet project requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support and promote health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance.
• Utilize leadership skills and fabrication experience to oversee the safe and efficient fabrication of gas‑processing vessels and related equipment for delivery to customers.
• Manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and operational demands while exercising sound judgment in a team‑oriented environment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to prioritize workloads, improve processes, and enhance productivity in compliance with safety standards and requirements.
• Establish and drive work processes and standards to support production efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory and company requirements and coordinate activities with regulatory agencies, internal departments, and customers as needed.
• Direct and evaluate fabrication team performance to meet safety, budgetary, efficiency, and operational goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, including Kinder Morgan’s Operational Excellence initiative.
• Ensure alignment with corporate, business unit, regional, and divisional goals and objectives.
• Support employee development and staffing strategies to meet operational needs.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation related to operations, maintenance, expense management, safety and regulatory compliance, and employee administration.
• Promote, oversee, and administer approved operations and maintenance budgets.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Certifications / Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bilingual preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience, including manufacturing leadership experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in gas‑treating equipment fabrication (including amine treating, glycol dehydration, and natural gas stabilization)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams with a focus on safety, operational effectiveness, and risk reduction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions

• Work environment includes fabrication shops and office settings
• Typical work schedule of 40–50 hours per week
• Position requires time spent both in an office environment and in fabrication shop settings

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of pipe, valves, fittings, and equipment used in amine treating, glycol dehydration, and natural gas stabilization processes
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, including waste minimization practices

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.