Manager – Mechanical Project Support
at Kinder Morgan
Kinder, Louisiana, USA -
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Immediate | 30 Jan, 2025 | Not Specified | 31 Oct, 2024 | 10 year(s) or above | Constructive Feedback,Outlook,Materials,Analytical Skills,Processing Equipment,Specifications,Pumps,Teamwork,Excel,Contractors,Reciprocating,Procurement,Manuals,Microsoft Applications | No | No |
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Description:
Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
The Mechanical Project Support (MPS) Manager is responsible for managing, planning, and directing four regional mechanical maintenance teams, each led by a Crew Leader that supervises five to seven Mechanic Specialists. Our MPS crews provide exceptional service to Operations with both planned and emergent maintenance of natural gas compressor units and associated equipment. The primary geographical coverage area is East Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Western Mississippi.
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The preferred office locations for the Mechanical Project Support Manager include West Monroe, or Kinder, LA but the position could office out of other Kinder Morgan locations within their coverage area based on business need, the candidate’s location and office availability. This position is posted at West Monroe and Kinder, please only apply to one location.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or associated studies OR at least High School diploma/GED and 10 years of mechanical maintenance field experience or pipeline operations.
EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
- Must have at least 5 years of effective management or supervisory experience in gas pipeline operations, mechanical maintenance activities, or pipeline engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of natural gas reciprocating, turbine, and electric driven compressor units and other plant equipment.
- Ability to use manuals, specifications, drawings, and other resources to diagnose and correct mechanical problems
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage multiple maintenance teams across a large region.
- Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
- Ability to recruit, develop, and retain effective team members.
- Ability to develop effective relationships and promote teamwork, foster open expression of ideas and opinions, provide and accept constructive feedback.
- Ability to foster effective relationships with Division Management, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Gas Control, MPS management and peers.
- Engage open and honest communications from your team, management, customers, and contractors.
- Possess authentic listening skills.
- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
- Perform all essential functions of the job.
- Adhere to performance expectations as defined by the Project Support Group and the internal customer.
- Ability to convey information that is clear, concise, accurate, courteous, professional, and tactful.
- Ability to maintain detailed records.
- Ability to plan and conduct efficient meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to effectively lead others in the completion of work/projects.
- Ability to identify and use appropriate resources (people, equipment, and materials) to achieve results and to gain support and commitment from others.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or associated studies
- Knowledge of the company procedures and government regulations relevant to pipeline operations.
- Knowledge and experience with high pressure gas, processing equipment, pumps and reciprocating or gas turbine engines and compressors.
This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
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.
Responsibilities:
As a manager of multiple work teams, incumbent will manage or assist it direction of the work group to include mentoring/coaching employees, conducting performance reviews, participating in employment and disciplinary decisions, and providing associated training. The manager will also interface with internal customers to align planned and emergent work with Operational needs. The manager will be expected to:
- Ensure the implementation, enforcement, and compliance with all company guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Review progress, direct changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Responsible for evaluating bids and making suggestions to Operations
- Responsible for the development and implementation of job plans and cost-effective work procedures.
- Responsible for developing and managing Capital and O&M yearly budget.
- Responsible for monthly budget reporting on involved projects and forecasting.
- Assist internal customers in developing annual Capital and O&M budgets, including, but not limited to, estimating potential mechanical projects.
- Ensures projects are completed within prescribed budgets and time constraints.
- Develop short and long-term plans, goals and objectives within the Mechanical Project Support organization.
- Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
- As a company representative, willingly interact with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Gas Control, customers, suppliers, and contractors.
- Promote and maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:10.0Max:15.0 year(s)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Engineering Design / R&D
Mechanical Engineering
Diploma
Business, Engineering, Operations
Proficient
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Kinder, LA, USA