Manager - Mechanical Project Support - Colorado

Manager - Mechanical Project Support - Colorado

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The Mechanical Project Support (MPS) Manager is responsible for managing, planning, and directing an Operations Coordinator, three 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.

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

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or associated studies OR at least a High School diploma/GED and 10 years of mechanical maintenance field experience or pipeline operations.

• Must have at least 7 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.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• 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…