Primary purpose:

• The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the operating division in this case the Pacific Southern East Division which is comprised of the Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso and Imperial locations, and includes all Company facilities/assets (pipelines, booster stations, remediation sites, etc.) within his/her geographic area, as well as oversight for the Right of Way (ROW) in that area. The Operations Manager is responsible for all operational activities, performance management of staff, safety, quality control, budgeting, compliance and regulatory matters. The Operations Manager directly supervises four Area Managers whose subordinates include, Assistant Area Managers, Lead Operators, Operators, Maintenance Technicians, ROW Specialists, Line Riders, and Field Planners/Schedulers. Not all positions are applicable at each location. The total number of employees managed can vary, generally averaging about 73.

• Position may be filled in Phoenix or Tucson, AZ.

  Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversees all station and/or terminal activities, including remote locations and booster stations, to ensure safe, efficient pipeline operations in assigned area.

• Oversees general pipeline maintenance and DOT compliance activities within the area of responsibility.

• Performs as a liaison between pipeline and station/terminal activities and shipping customers in order to maintain efficient delivery and resolve any difficulties relating to scheduling, overages, shortages, and quality control issues.

• Oversees functions related to outside contractors operating on company property or in company Right-of-Way areas in order to protect company interests.

• Oversees terminal and/or station operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.

• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner. Participates in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, and disciplinary matters. Conducts performance evaluations, resolves grievances and participates in Union Contract Negotiations.

• Coordinates safety and emergency response, and new hire orientation training and programs.

• Develops short and long-range plans, goals and objectives for terminal or station operations.

• Remains current on developments in the field.

• Coordinates department services with other departments, governmental agencies, and customers.

• Manages projects within assigned area of responsibility.

• Coordinates with Products Movement regarding product delivery schedules, rearrangement of batch sequencing, equipment shutdowns, scraper runs, pipeline work, shipper needs, and any other variables affecting pipeline and terminal operations in order to minimize down time and throughput loss.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting pipeline and/or terminal operations.

• Reviews contracts pertaining to work around Company pipelines to ensure Company property is protected. Includes screening and reviewing leases, foreign crossing permits, highway expansion, or any Right-of-Way intrusion.

• Coordinates company response relating to actions of outside contractors which includes site inspection, preparation of as-built drawings, and confirmation of scope of work to be completed.

• Coordinates pipeline relocation and other activities with Engineering and Products Movement, cities, landowners, utility companies, etc. Oversees inspections of station and/or terminal and outlying facilities for compliance with maintenance, housekeeping, environmental and safety requirements. Directs or performs activities affecting loading racks.

• Coordinates all requirements affecting military and commercial products at applicable assignment locations, including quality control issues, additives, notification procedures, sampling, meter calibration, coordination of witnesses where required, overages, shortages, and service interruptions.

• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

• In all decisions/actions, utilizes sound judgment by making decisions and/or taking action based on logical assumptions derived from factual information gathered; seeks out information from established policies and procedures and/or knowledge experts; seeks input from others.