Vice President-Flow Assurance (#3106) - Tallgrass

Lakewood, CO 80228

About the Job

Primary purpose:

This role will provide the leadership for the overall Flow Assurance Organization within Tallgrass. This organization is primarily comprised of the Surface Flow Assurance and Sub-Surface Flow Assurance teams.

The Sub-Surface team is accountable for the operation, maintenance, compliance and enhancement of Tallgrass’ Natural Gas storage fields and CCS facilities. These teams are comprised of reservoir engineering, production engineering, sub-surface modeling and compliance all of which primarily focus on the wells from a deliverability and integrity standpoint.

The Surface Flow Assurance team is accountable for the modeling/systems engineering, capacity management and leak detection of the various pipelines and commodities (Nat. Gas, Crude Oil, CO2, Gathering). In addition, this team will evaluate the phases (gas, liquids, multi-phase) in both steady-state and transient conditions.

These teams work closely with numerous departments within Tallgrass such as Commercial/Business Development, Operations, OCC, Projects and Engineering to meet the business needs (current and future) and to ensure safe and efficient operations of the Tallgrass assets. In addition, they will also perform analysis on or during various phases of projects such as conceptual design, operating requirements, detailed design, start-up, post start-up optimization, maintenance outages and ongoing troubleshooting.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

A strong process safety mindset and approach to managing our assets and people
Ability to effectively communicate and listen
Strong strategic planning and scheduling skills
Ability to coordinate resources across multiple organizations
Establish an environment of accountability leadership
Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate details into bigger picture implications driving the business forward, challenging the status quo. Understands industry, market, and organizational dynamics with the intellectual horsepower to handle growing complexity and ambiguity. Aligns the right resources to the task at hand; foresees and plans around obstacles.
Must be able to take an unpopular stand if necessary for the betterment of our business. Must encourage a transparent and healthy debate while seeking the best alternative. This leader faces adversity head on and is energized by tough challenges.
Builds Trust and Credibility: Makes decisions based on organization’s values - actions are consistent with company’s core values. Ability to set clear vision - role models a growth mindset and shares mistakes widely for others to benefit and embraces a learning mentality.
Leading cross-functional Flow Assurance issues
Providing Flow Assurance support and consultation for system operation and maintenance
Performing ongoing reviews of the design, specifications, and technology.
Reviewing and approving changes and deviations in engineering projects and providing input to changes in projects.
Approving the technical design aspects of the engineering projects
Flow Assurance support to Commercial and Business Development teams for future CO2/ NH3/ H2 and Decarbonization/ Clean Energy projects
Provide support to Pre- FEED, FEED studies and be involved with HAZOP and HAZID reviews.
Flow assurance support to Regulatory and Integrity Management team for DOT/PHMSA audits
Provide support to Finance and Marketing groups for Capacity analysis, Electric Power calculation, and contract negotiation.
Provide support to Control room, operation, and SCADA teams.
Interfaces with other engineers/ managers and disciplines to review and verify designs.
Directly work with management team to discuss the technical challenges involved with all business development activities.
Provided continuous and clear updates for technical works which helps management to set or calibrate the technical objectives.
Designing, introducing, and managing a technical training program that supports and enhances business requirements.
Supporting the Management of Change (MOC) process
Identifying the SMEs within the company and using their knowledge to improve operation and design performance.
Work closely with Project Management team to develop strategic plans to execute projects safely and efficiently while also keeping long term operability, maintainability and reliability goals front and center.
Drive proactive cross-functional alignment and collaboration internally with key stakeholders in Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Project Teams to optimize the delivery of services across all assets.
Plan and manage the organization including headcount requirements, recruitment strategies, and organizational development.
Proven ability to influence across organizations without direct hierarchical ownership of teams.
Development and implementation of measurement and reporting KPIs.
Coordination of the planning and scheduling of major maintenance activities to mitigate revenue loss and service interruptions.
Coordinate the development and application of emergency procedures. Actively participate and provide leadership in crisis management conditions.
Required to play an essential role in building strong, motivated, and service oriented teams.
Responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with both internal and external clients.
Accomplishment of performance goals in line with the company’s long-term and short-term objectives.
Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics and safety discipline.
Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:
Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering
A minimum of ten (10) years direct work experience in managing Flow Assurance teams

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

Experience with surface and sub-surface flow assurance
Experience with muti-phase systems
Experience with engineering, operating and maintaining pipelines and associated facilities
Experience with engineering, operating and maintaining various types of product pipelines (gas, liquids, multi-phase)
A minimum of ten (10) years of diverse and progressive responsibility of pipeline/terminal O&M experience, including strong technical, operational and maintenance background.
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with direct people management.
Strong background in pipeline maintenance including pump stations, compressor stations and mainline valves.
Familiar with PHMSA, EPA, OSHA and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental regulations.
Intermediate proficiency level in Maximo/CMMS, OSI PI and MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and information retrieval.
Intermediate proficiency with various hydraulic (surface/subsurface) and thermodynamic models (NextGen, DNV Synergi & SPS, Synergi Gas, Emerson LDS, Aerial Compression, ACI Compression, OLGA, Eclipse, WellView, Fekete and others)

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Proven leadership skills in managing a large organization.
Attentive to details, diligent and proactive with strong organizational skills.
Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices relate to associated business units and internal and external customers.
Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Infrequent overnight and weekend travel may be required.
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

A minimum of ten (10) years of diverse and progressively responsibility of pipeline/terminal experience, including strong technical and operational background.
Experience with implementation of preventative and predictive based maintenance strategies.
Experience with reliability centered maintenance programs.
Experience with minor pipeline construction, repair, and inspection activities.
Experience with gas and liquid measurement programs and practices.
Experience with field training and OQ programs.
Experience with ROW and Damage Prevention programs.
Experience with equipment analysis programs and analytical/diagnostic tools.
Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and information retrieval.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

The range for this role is $247,700-$313,800/yr.

About Us:
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Industry competitive pay
Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Infertility Coverage
Parental Leave
401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
Identity theft protection
Annual discretionary bonus
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
Company vehicle (if applicable)
Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
Networking and employee engagement events
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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