Area Operations Manager - Natural Gas Pipeline
Location: Redmond, OR / Klamath Falls, OR
Salary: $125,000 - $180,000
Type: Direct Hire - Hybrid
Relocation assistance available
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Area Operations Manager to oversee natural gas pipeline operations, maintenance, safety, and field personnel across the Redmond / Klamath Falls, Oregon area.
This position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of natural gas transmission facilities, leading field operations teams, managing maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing operational budgets.
The Area Manager reports to the Regional Director and supervises union-represented employees (IBEW Local 77).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily natural gas pipeline operations, maintenance, and field activities across assigned facilities.
- Lead, supervise, and develop operations and maintenance personnel, including union-represented employees.
- Ensure compliance with DOT/PHMSA regulations, OSHA requirements, company safety standards, and operating procedures.
- Oversee preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, inspections, and operational improvements.
- Manage operating budgets (O&M), capital projects, maintenance planning, and resource allocation.
- Conduct safety audits and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and work permit procedures.
- Coordinate emergency response activities and serve as Incident Commander when required.
- Travel to pipeline facilities and field locations throughout the assigned operating area.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in energy operations, pipeline operations, natural gas transmission, gas storage, or related industrial operations.
- Previous experience supervising field operations, maintenance crews, technicians, or industrial personnel preferred.
- Knowledge of pipeline operations and maintenance, safety compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing budgets, maintenance programs, projects, and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with union-represented employees is a plus.
- Associate's degree, technical diploma, or bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
- Ability to travel approximately 40% and respond to operational emergencies as needed.
- All applicants must be able to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
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