Operations Manager - Midstream
Pawnee, TX
full_timeAbout This Job
Key Responsibilities:
Field Operations Oversight
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Lead day-to-day operations and maintenance of midstream assets including:
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Natural gas compressor stations (reciprocating and rotary)
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Dehydration and treating systems
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Natural gas pipelines and lateral systems
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Metering and measurement skids
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Coordinate with upstream producers and downstream pipeline operators to maintain balanced system pressures and uninterrupted gas flow.
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Monitor throughput, compressor run hours, and fuel usage using SCADA and field reports.
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Interface with control room and SCADA to support system pressure control, gas balancing, and flow optimization.
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Support commissioning, startup, and tie-in activities for new facilities or system expansions
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
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Ensure compliance with PHMSA, Texas RRC, TCEQ, and company safety/environmental standards.
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Conduct and document routine safety audits, pipeline patrols, and site inspections.
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Lead or support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
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Oversee and participate in routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and facility integrity checks
Personnel & Contractor Management
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Supervise field operators, I&E technicians, and maintenance contractors across the South Texas asset base.
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Manage shift schedules, on-call rotations, and technician development plans.
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Provide field coaching to reinforce technical standards and safety culture.
Asset Maintenance & Reliability
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Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating and fixed equipment (compressors, separators, dehydration, pigging equipment, valves).
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Lead coordination of downtime planning, pigging schedules, and emergency response.
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Optimize equipment run time and minimize flaring or production curtailments.
Operational Support
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Support capital projects, compressor installations, facility upgrades, and tie-ins.
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Provide input to Engineering and Commercial teams regarding system constraints or capacity improvements.
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Maintain detailed field logs and operations records for reporting and audit purposes.
Required Qualifications:
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Experience:
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8+ years of midstream operations experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
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Strong working knowledge of natural gas systems typical to South Texas: sour gas treating, amine systems, dehydration, high-horsepower compression, and rural pipeline systems.
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Skills & Competencies:
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Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
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Familiar with SCADA systems, DOT OQ protocols, and eMaint or similar CMMS maintenance systems.
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Capable of working independently in remote areas; must be available for on-call duty and after-hours response.
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Education:
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High school diploma required; Operations management, or related field is a plus.
Working Conditions:
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Field-based role with significant time spent in remote locations.
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Must be able to work in South Texas weather conditions and rugged terrain.
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Occasional travel across regional assets; vehicle or vehicle allowance and fuel provided.
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