Operations Manager - Midland, TX
Midland, TX
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.
By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.
This role will be responsible for managing, mentoring, developing, and leading the operations and technical support teams in the Midland Basin Hubs. The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical assurance for the efficient and optimal running of platforms and related facilities. In addition, this role will require a customer focused individual with an ability to grow a loyal customer base through high quality service.
By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.
Summary:
The Operations Manager role is a key position in the future growth strategy of the region as the company continues to rapidly expand its business in West Texas. This position will report directly to the General Manager - Permian Basin.This role will be responsible for managing, mentoring, developing, and leading the operations and technical support teams in the Midland Basin Hubs. The successful candidate will provide leadership and technical assurance for the efficient and optimal running of platforms and related facilities. In addition, this role will require a customer focused individual with an ability to grow a loyal customer base through high quality service.
Schedule:
- This position holds normal business hours but is always ready to support 24-hour operations.
- Frequent travel within the Permian basin is expected, with occasional travel outside the assigned area.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth operations.
- Develop, lead, and manage a world class operations and technical support team.
- Identify and execute improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the entire company, while looking for ways to ensure and improve our HSE programs and practices, such as incident reporting, behavioral based observations, and hazard Id’s.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals.
- Oversee customer support processes to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop strong relationships with key accounts to maintain a high level of service and client loyalty.
- Leverage key internal stakeholder relationships with logistics, engineering, sales, HSE & HR to drive business performance.
- Initiate and execute strategic growth initiatives.
- Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability.
- Other special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of oil and gas experience, or industrial experience with a background in gas compression or trucking logistics.
- Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM related field (years of experience could be considered in-lieu of a degree).
- Demonstrated performance in driving all aspects of a HSE culture.
- Strong technical knowledge of operations management (experience overseeing facilities, logistics, equipment, and fleet).
- Technical expertise in the maintenance and operation of natural gas piping and distribution equipment is an asset.
- Strong understanding of DOT Regulations and historical track record of FMCSA adherence.
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and an ability to deal tactfully with a wide range of personalities.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key interdepartmental stakeholder engagements.
- Excellent time management and decision-making skills to drive efficiency and meet short notice deadlines.
- Participative management, advocating teamwork and a positive atmosphere.
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
- Proficient in the use of MS365, and other computer programs.
Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.
Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.
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