Manager, District

The Manager, District Operations leads district employees and assets, including pipeline and facility operations, maintenance, internal projects, regulatory requirements, safety, and financial controls. The individual in this role liaisons with customers and contractors and assures that goals and objectives align with the organizational and commercial needs and operations are conducted in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner. The Manager, District Operations manages a team of approximately 6-10 direct reports and an organization of approximately 40+ employees and manages an operating and capital budget of up to $25 - 50MM. 

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.  This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Operations Strategy & Management

• Implements strategy for the district, including operating policies, and contributes to organization policies.

• Partners with Manager, Operations to review the business strategy and executes the strategy within the district.

• Recommends improvements to processes and systems to meet current operational needs.

• Evaluates potential approaches and policies in response to critical information.

• Manages district operations and assures costs and projects have a significant impact on the organization’s business results.

• Maximizes existing transportation and storage assets.

• Directs the deployment of a mix of resources across the district.

• Partners with the Manager, Operations to resolve complex or unusual business problems across the district.

• Endorses priorities and provides guidance to the district when implementing action plans.

• Anticipates industry trends and changes, including people, process, and systems. 

• Operations Management System

• Sponsors and endorses OMS, by demonstrating commitment to safety and continuous improvement through actions that reinforce the overall program. 

• Manage Performance & Develop People

• Builds effective relationships with leaders and employees to increase influence, motivate employees, and create high performing teams.

• Sets clear expectations, provides resources, gives direction, and helps employees to focus on and prioritize their goals.

• Conducts ongoing conversations, including coaching, feedback, and check-ins.  

• Manages leaders’ performance, leads performance discussions, and consistently models Plains’ values and behaviors.

• Practices succession planning and works with HR and leaders to identify the best successors. 

• Seeks to keep employees engaged by looking for opportunities where leaders can continue to grow and develop. 

• Conducts developmental conversations, creates a development plan, and provides developmental activities for leaders to grow. 

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensures rigorous compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry-specific regulations in all electrical and integration activities.

• Works closely with regulatory bodies to maintain adherence to industry standards.

• Conducts regular safety audits and implement corrective actions to enhance safety measures within operations. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in petroleum transportation, chemical processing and/or storage business or in lieu of degree a minimum of 10 years’ experience in petroleum transportation and/or storage business.

• 7-10 years of experience leading people and teams. 

• Able to interact with Plain’s leaders and employees, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and articulate business focus and initiatives.

• Able to partner, collaborate, and influence within operations and across the business. 

• Demonstrated business acumen and able to describe the business impact of projects and policies.  

• Demonstrate planning, coordinating, and prioritization skills. 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively within and across the Operations organization and the business.

• Experience with applicable environmental regulations, PHMSA regulations, and applicable API measurement standards.

• Experience interfacing with individuals inside and outside the company, e.g., public officials, regulators, engineers, business professionals, contractors, and others.

• Solid presentation skills, experience presenting to leader audiences, and able to effectively convey the data and the story.  

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking.

• Able to successfully complete Haz-Mat training and perform Incident Commander role, safety awareness training, and any related required training and certification.

• Experience with Microsoft office suite applications with a strong emphasis on Excel.

• Able to travel within the U.S. and Canada up to 40% of the time.

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.

• Valid drivers’ license with a clean abstract.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.

• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.

• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment