SUPERVISOR OPERATIONS - Tallgrass Management LLC - Bainbridge, IN

Primary purpose:
Directly responsible for the safe, reliable and costeffective operation of natural gas pipeline system operations, compressors andall related equipment and supervision of multiple operations personnel.

Essential duties andresponsibilities:
• Ensurethat work is completed in accordance with internal standards following approvedpolicies, procedures, safety rules, budgets and in a manner that promotescustomer satisfaction.

• Plan,schedule, assign and direct work of Operations personnel.

• Manageall PHMSA and regulatory requirements, and be prepared to assist during anyinspections or audits for the area of responsibility.

• Monitorand implement company procedures, standards and best practices.

• Directlyresponsible for the safety program, environmental compliance, governmentalcompliance, employee training and development, facility security and allpersonnel functions.

• Ensurethat all requirements on the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program are met forboth contract and company employees.

• Provideleadership and manage the planning and direction of activities at multiplelocations within the area.

• Supervisecontract personnel engaged in construction, testing and operations offacilities.

• Manage,plan and forecast the Capital and O&M Budgets for the area ofresponsibility.

• Participatein the development of O&M procedures, site specific procedures, projectscopes and work plans.

• Identify,report and correct safety and environmental concerns.

• Coordinatesafety training and inspections, including completing documentation andconducting safety incident investigations when needed.

• Responsiblefor the operation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, pumps,vessels, pipelines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines,motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.

• Directlymanage construction and/or maintenance activities performed by internalpersonnel or third parties.

• Responsiblefor cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.

• Assistwith AFE project preparation, scheduling, monitoring projects costs, andproject completion.

• Conductperformance evaluations of direct reports.

• Workwith the Operations Manager to develop short- and long-range plans, goals andobjectives for compressor and pipeline operations.

• Providesupport to project management and business development, as needed.

• Organizework for timely completion.

• Completeall applicable documentation and record keeping.

• Performall work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, andCompany tariff requirements.

• Respondto emergency situations at any hour of the day or night. This includes and maynot be limited to being in possession of required equipment and tools,designated forms, policies, regulations and manuals.

• Foster apositive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution ofall assigned tasks.

• Managepersonnel related matters, including providing performance based feedback, providingsupport and completing administrative paperwork as needed.

• Demonstrateand enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics and safety discipline.

• Demonstrateand reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance.

• Dealwith a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.

• Speakclearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skillsand listen carefully.

• Maintaina regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

• Willwork non-traditional hours as needed.

• Maintaina high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets andemployees, and the general public.

• Otherdaily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

• Otherduties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum requirements:
Education:
• Associate’sdegree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business or a relateddiscipline.

• Aminimum of five (5) years direct work experience in crude oil/gas pipelinesystem operations, including prior supervisory responsibility may be consideredas a substitute for a degree.

Experience/SpecificKnowledge:
• Aminimum of two (2) years working experience with mechanical and pipelinesystems.

• A minimumof five (5) years with direct people management.

• Knowledgeand experience in operation of pipeline, measurement, pump stations,compression and all related equipment.

• Knowledgeand experience in safe handling practices of crude oil, flammable gases,liquids and high and low pressure systems.

• Intermediateproficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are notlimited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications,Licenses & Registrations:
• Mustpossess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactoryto the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills& Abilities:
• Goodmath skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions,decimals).

• Strongleadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations andmultiple tasks on a daily basis.

• Solidcommunication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstratedability to lead towards operational excellence.

• Strongcustomer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations and other internaland external groups.

• Must beable to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

• Must beable to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to requiredwork schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

• Abilityto successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

• Abilityto organize and prioritize daily work.

• Joblevel commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filleddepending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successfulcandidate.

Physical Demands:
All of the physical requirements listed below are those thatmay be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

• Sitting;standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing(specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjustfocus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching;reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Minimalsafety hazards; general office working conditions.

• Must beable to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Theemployee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, orfeel. The employee is required to talkand hear. The employee is frequentlyrequired to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walkand climb or balance. The employee mustregularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or moveup to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:
• Livingenvirons may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location.

• Frequent overnight travel may be required.

• Requiredto carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working andnon-working hours.

• The successfulcandidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete backgroundcheck, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has beenextended and prior to being employed.

SupervisoryResponsibility:
• Yes

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

Above the minimum requirements; not required butadvantageous in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business or arelated discipline.

Otherresponsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and levelof work being performed. This positionmay perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP is an equal opportunityemployer. Qualified applicants are consideredfor positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mentaldisability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V