Sr. Director of Technical Operations

The Sr. Director of Technical Operations leads the organizations efforts to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement in relation to special projects and other assigned duties. This role is responsible for enforcing standards, optimizing systems and creating new process for various technical projects as directed by Sr Management.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential functions are identified in bold and italicized text below.)

Lead, coach, and develop other team members as needed to achieve the assigned goals and outcomes.

Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance and strategy updates within the organization.

Manage new process and evaluate new technologies and opportunities as they become available.

Own the technical process for various ventures and ensure steady, consistent improving operations.

Promote and enforce the use of SOPs and best-in-class operational standards.

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all technical processes.

Oversee daily, weekly, and long-term special technical planning.

Identify and implement process improvements using data and KPIs.

Apply Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to resolve recurring issues.

Lead efforts to eliminate chronic equipment and process failures.

Reengineer or create systems that drive desired behaviors and outcomes.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all federal, state, and local regulations.

Lead by example in promoting a proactive safety culture.

Provide regular updates on production KPIs and departmental performance to leadership.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Regular attendance at the worksite is required.

Proven leadership with a coaching and accountability mindset.

Strong understanding of reliability and continuous improvement principles.

General knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Demonstrated ability to think critically, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.

Proficient spoken and written English.

Proficient in the use of computers, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable.

Courteous manners with the public and customers.

Very strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing.

Team player.

Must work well under pressure.

Demonstrated ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.

Demonstrated ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required. Chemical Engineering degree is strongly preferred.

Master level or above degree is preferred.

10+ years in oil and gas chemical roles with a supervisory role within a large-scale, continuous process manufacturing environment.

3-5 years of hands-on operations experience is required.

Chemical production experience is preferred.

Travel

Up to 10% travel required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by 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.

The employee must constantly position, transport and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand; walk; move across large areas including uneven terrain, sometimes quickly;

Be stationary for long periods of time;

Work in confined or restrictive working spaces;

Ascend stairs or ladders, work atop tanks, traverse metal walkways at heights;

Balance with equipment and while moving large and/or heavy objects;

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

Reach with hands and arms above the head and to ground level;

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or otherwise reach into confined spaces;

Push and pull material and equipment from one place to another;

Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;

Work using repetitive motion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:

Occasionally in an office environment.

Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.

Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.

Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, hand tools and small to medium-sized power tool use.

Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

Regularly exposed to non-toxic propane fumes or airborne particles.

Regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position is required to be performed at the work site during regularly scheduled hours. Physical presence at the work site is required.

This job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide the incumbent with a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

The actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in NGL’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, skill set, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the role.

A discretionary bonus may be available based upon performance.

NGL offers the following benefits:

Paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; retirement plan with company match; flexible spending account; employee assistance program.

NGL reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.

NGL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. NGL will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please contact us at to request an accommodation due to a disability.

NGL participates in the federal E-Verify program. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit:

Compensation RangeAnnual Salary: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00

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