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Operating across 11 states, Tallgrass is a leading energy and infrastructure company with transportation, storage, terminal, water, gathering and processing assets that serve some of the nation’s most prolific crude oil and natural gas basins.

We were named to Colorado’s Top Workplaces list for the past six consecutive years. Tallgrass strives to create an environment where all employees feel they are safe, respected, that their contributions are valued, have equal access to growth and development opportunities. Our Total Rewards Package is comprehensive and competitive - designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families. We offer our employees competitive base pay; an annual bonus; paid time off for vacation, sick time, holidays, bereavement and caregiver leave; Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; a generous 401K savings plan; company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Programs; Education/Training Assistance; Wellness Program; Identity Theft Protection; and Critical Illness and Accident insurance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTOR – TERMINALS:

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF DIRECTOR – TERMINALS:

Responsible for business and financial operation of Tallgrass Terminals, LLC. Expected to play a significant company-level Executive leadership role relative to developing the Company’s fundamental business strategy. Develops/maintains efficient and effective policies, procedures and workflows for compliance with OSHA, EPA, and PHMSA, as well as State and local HSE compliance related rules and regulations, and company policies pertinent to company facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strategies and tactics to reach maximum utilization of the terminals.
• Ensure all operations are operated safely and in compliance with all Federal and State regulations.
• Interact regularly with Tallgrass Terminals stakeholders including regulatory agencies, owner representatives and public officials as a representative of the company.
• Regularly manage internal/external stakeholder interactions.
• Accomplish performance goals in line with the company’s long-term and short-term objectives
• Ensure consistent and reliable service to our customers.
• Tap into pipeline business knowledge to evaluate appropriate use of capital expenditures, budgeting and expense management, margin analysis and inventory management.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new business opportunities that meet the strategic goals and initiatives.
• Lead improvement based on agency and industry evolution and emerging requirements and/or control technologies. Provide leadership in developing agency relationships and issue resolution.
• Support due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures.
• Provide direction to operations management to maintain regulatory compliance in operations and provides reporting and notifications to senior management in compliance related issues.
• Oversee the achievement of financial plans for terminals.
• Work with terminal managers to develop justifiable and necessary capital expenditures.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTOR – TERMINALS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Seven (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience with a proven record of accomplishment in the oil & gas industry or pipelines operations.
• Demonstrated superior leadership outcomes in the areas of leading self, leading others, and leading an organization.
• Proven ability to drive positive change with continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of successful, innovative leadership and delivery of performance results in complex operations, maintenance, or engineering activities.
• Demonstrated success in managing large departmental budgets.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

• 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:

• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily 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.

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. 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:

• Travel as needed up to 25%.
• Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

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

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• MBA.
• Pipeline and terminals experience strongly preferred.
• PHMSA experience; Gas and Liquid preferred.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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