Tallgrass Energy

Vice President-New Energies

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Primary purpose:

Vice President – New Energies is to provide leadership and technical guidance to all aspects of capital project planning and execution goals as it relates to New Energies, such as Ammonia, Hydrogen, e-Methane etc. The successful candidate will lead the strategic analyses of Business, Projects, Operations, and Environmental trends in support of business strategy development and planning processes.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

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Ensure accurate, relevant, and timely reporting to management.

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Continuously enhance analytical capabilities to provide strategic insights on key performance indicators.

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Lead and drive for achieving technically sound, risk-based design and engineering for projects to assure a sound planning basis for construction and development; execute and achieve defined scope.

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Support and ensure full compliance with all regulatory approvals for projects and operations.

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Lead the development and implementation of short-, mid-, and long-term engineering planning and structures in support of all New Energies pursuits.

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Assist the project leadership team with resolution of major project conflicts (typically external) and corporate conflicts impacting the project performance.

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Participate in the development of detailed project plans to track progress reporting at board level in alignment with commercial expectations and milestones.

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Participate in reviewing strategic project risk assessments and mitigation; prepare project scopes, schedules, and tracking.

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Active engagement with project leadership team to measure project and portfolio performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.

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Prepare all reporting and management updates for internal and external reporting.

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Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, community and environmental protection and take action to ensure that unsafe practices or non-compliant behaviors do not occur.

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Inform, involve and engage key internal and external stakeholders appropriately; develop and maintain positive relationships and represent Tallgrass Energy positively in the community.

Minimum requirements :

The successful candidate will be a seasoned executive with at least 15 + years of applicable experience in the industrial processing, LNG, midstream, or the petrochemical sector, involving significant capital project management experience.

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A minimum of 20 years of experience in the management of all the various areas associated with complex development projects, including safety, QA/QC, compliance, design, procurement, cost, scheduling, construction, commissioning, start up and testing.

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Demonstrated experience leading diverse and highly specialized engineering teams. Proven experience managing scoping studies, pre-feasibility studies, and EPCM contractors.

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A sound understanding and knowledge of global petrochemical markets - particular understanding of the green and blue ammonia markets a plus.

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Knowledge and/or experience of process facilities, conventional midstream transportation and gas markets.

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Seasoned and proven successful management of growth portfolios and EPC projects from conceptual stage through pre-FEED and FEED, procurement, construction, commissioning and, ultimately, the start-up and operational phases.

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A strong internal and external customer orientation with an ability to ensure the highest project performance in terms of budget, quality and schedule on the projects they manage.

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A team player and builder with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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Well-developed organization and communication skills.

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Strong leadership capability and experience building and mentoring a high performing team.

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Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with all levels associated with any project. This includes being able to present information to senior management, Board of Directors, investors and lenders while being able to relate well to peers and direct reports.

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Solid understanding of risk management, risk transfer and risk mitigation as well as knowledge of contract terms and conditions.

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A deep knowledge of project economics, engineering design and construction, procurement and project controls, processes and procedures.

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This executive should have a reputation for high integrity and ethics and a collegial style and ability to work well with peers within the organization.

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Relates well to people, inspires trust, and able to work effectively with colleagues possessing world-class technical and commercial skills.

Desired Job Competencies :

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Attention to Detail – Ensuring that information collected, provided, and/or evaluated is consistent with all related information available, holding to regulatory standards.

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Driving for Results – Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.

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Data Analysis – Gathering, manipulating, processing, and evaluating numeric data to guide credit union decisions.

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Project/Portfolio Management – ability to conceptualize ideas and manage projects/portfolio through to completion.

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Earning Trust- Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenge.

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Service Excellence – Taking actions and developing relationships necessary to meet and exceed member needs (includes relationships with members, coworkers, and external partners); holding self and others accountable for providing a positive member experience; using appropriate interpersonal skills to resolve difficult member situations and regain their confidence.

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Communication – Possessing and utilizing compelling written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak to groups of all sizes in a professional manner. Ability to deliver presentations (in person and virtual) to educate and engage community groups and other networking events.

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Process Development – Creating and improving procedures to increase workflow, efficiency, and outcomes.

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Driving Innovation – Creating an environment (culture) that inspires people to generate novel solutions with measurable value for existing and potential customers (internal or external); encouraging experimentation with new ways to solve work problems and seize opportunities that result in unique and differentiated solutions.

Education:

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

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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:

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Strong written and oral communication skills.

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Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with superiors, peers and subordinates including supervision of independent land contractors.

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Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

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Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, and follow company policies.

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Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical Demands:

All of 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.

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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.

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Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

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Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and listen. 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:

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Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

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Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

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Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

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Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

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Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Other responsibilities:

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

Vice President-New Energies

About This Job

Primary purpose:

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Minimum requirements :

Desired Job Competencies :

Education:

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

Physical Demands:

Working Conditions:

Supervisory Responsibility:

•Yes

Other responsibilities:

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