Manager - Mechanical Project Support - Colorado

The Mechanical Project Support (MPS) Manager is responsible for managing, planning, and directing an Operations Coordinator, 3 regional mechanical maintenance teams and one machine shop. The mechanical maintenance teams and the machine shop are led by a Crew Leader that supervises five to six 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 areas are Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.

The preferred office locations for the Mechanical Project Support Manager also include Carr, Colorado, or Pueblo in CO and Rawlins Wyoming but the position could office out of other Kinder Morgan locations within the coverage area based on business need, the candidate’s location, and office availability.

The preferred office locations for the Mechanical Project Support Manager include Carr, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo in Colorado and Rawlins in Wyoming but the position could office out of other Kinder Morgan locations within the coverage area based on business need, the candidate’s location, and office availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a manager of multiple work teams, incumbent will manage or assist in 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.