Pipeline Operations Field Manager Region 1

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Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen nitrogen hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals petrochemicals refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

At Air Liquide we RESPECT HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Pipeline Operations Field Manager - Region 1 in Pasadena TX.

We are looking for you!

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life including Medical Dental Vision Life AD&D and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Tuition Assistance Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

Ensures the safe reliable and efficient operation maintenance and management of pipeline networks and custody transfer measurement by complying with regulatory requirements and following all company policies and procedures. Manages Pipeline Technicians in the area. The pipeline networks and / or metering installations supported by this position include GCPL MRPL H2/Syngas and various On-Site and IM locations.

Promotes compliance with all applicable regulations and group directives:

• Ensures compliance with all Air Liquide safety and quality mandates including but not limited to:

• Fundamentals of Safety

• 12 Life Saving Rules

• LIVES

• Oxygen cleaning

• IMS

• Works to maintain zero accidents

• Works closely with the Manager Pipeline Regulatory Compliance to ensure system operation and maintenance is executed in compliance with all state and federal regulating entities including but not limited to:

• TX Railroad Commission

• LA Department of Natural Resources

• PHMSA

• Develops and implements a safety plan and safe work practices for assigned systems

• Develops and tests emergency response and system plans

• Reports and investigates all incidents and ensures corrective / preventive actions are complete

• Works with the Pipeline Integrity Manager to maintain pipeline system integrity

• Participates in the Management of Change process Root Cause Analysis Process Hazard Analysis Job Activity Plan Accident Risk Analysis Pre-Start Up Safety Review etc.

• Ensures pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time

Operates and Maintains the Pipeline Networks Safely and Reliably:

• Maintain reliable product supply and reliable measurement of pipeline products to customers

• Communicates with customers suppliers OCC and management on a regular basis to ensure product accountability

• Implements low cost high reliability operating best practices

• Develops an annual operation and maintenance plan for assigned systems

• Utilizes MAXIMO for routine work orders PMs and PRs. Documents maintenance history in Maximo

• Coordinates field operations and maintenance for assigned pipeline systems without interruption of customer product supply

• Actively manage all field operations and maintenance activities in assigned systems including but not limited to:

  • Start up and shut down of pipelines

  • Testing installing and calibrating equipment

  • CP survey

  • Leak detection surveys

  • Visual inspections of pipe meters and valves

  • Troubleshooting and repairs along pipeline systems

• Supervises contractors performing pipeline maintenance and repair valve and meter repairs issues with other pipeline companies ROW maintenance line locates dig inspections etc

• Assists and directs contractors for line locations easements leak detection surveys and repairs along assigned pipeline systems

• Ensures development of approval of communication of and adherence to startup and shutdown procedures for pipeline activities

• Prioritizes and implements improvement projects and required maintenance

• Works with Pipeline Operations Manager to maintain annual budget and cost control of assigned systems

• Works with pipeline construction teams in the development and implementation of capital projects to ensure that pipeline operations needs are met

• Qualify and maintain vendor relationships for field work

Develops and Leads People:

• Models exemplary safety behavior leads by personal example

• Works to maintain zero accidents by taking a leadership role in safety

• Actively manages the pipeline field supervisors in their area

• Effectively delegates clear responsibilities to direct reports

• Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures

• Implements individual development plans annually through the TMS process and provides training and coaching to develop personnel

Provide an Air Liquide Presence at Customer Meter Installations:

• Provide required customer and management reports regarding calibrations testing and operations

• Interface regularly with customer for system design troubleshooting meter calibrations etc.

• Foster positive quality customer relationships

• Testing troubleshooting installation of new equipment and calibration of billing custody transfer meters and related equipment

  • Transducers

  • Flow computers

  • Remote terminal units

  • Primary metering elements (orifice venture coriolis positive displacement turbine and others)

Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique - /

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor or Technical degree preferred plus 10 years of Operations experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

• Understanding of the technical details of pipeline operations such as custody transfer measurement and associated hardware cathodic protection maintenance practices system operational dynamics etc

• Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple issues simultaneously

• Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage crisis situations

• Ability to read develop and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Ability to interface effectively with customers OCC and operating personnel

• Ability to maintain records of standards guidelines and procedures

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Works with minimal supervision. Plans and schedules work and that of employees

• Applies problem solving skills effectively

• Management experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate

• On call night weekends and holidays as required

• Approximately 20% travel required

• Ability to safely climb through pipe racks and meter stations

• Ability to safely walk relatively long distances over various terrains

• Ability to distinguish colors (wiring)

• Ability to function safely in elevated work areas

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including hardhats safety glasses steel toe shoes FRC clothing and respirators

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.