EHS Manager (Finance)

Position Description

Primary Purpose:
Supervise multiple remediation project manager staff potentially with some residing in other locations supporting all business units and legacy liabilities. Responsible for leading and implementation of strategies, various remedial techniques and management of project financials for the Companies various long term state and federal cleanup obligations. Knowledge and experience in various local, state, federal and tribal site cleanup and abatement regulations and programs. Participation in emergency response activities is required. Assist and advise operations management and staff on environmental remediation issues. Collaborate with other remediation Managers to implement efficiencies, consistencies and resource management across the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the environmental remediation staff to ensure a consistent compliance approach across all operations, establishes individual goals and priorities, and evaluates staff and team performance including implementation and oversight of the Companies' Safety Program initiatives.
• Develops and trains current and new environmental remediation personnel, providing functional guidance to those managed.
• Responsible for all environmental remediation activities within the assigned operational areas, leading the compliance programs associated with federal, state, and local regulations related to site cleanup, waste management, permitting, and related due diligence support activities.
• Develops and implements processes, procedures, and training programs to staff and projects are in compliance with all environmental regulations and programs.
• Oversees multiple environmental contractors and other third party vendors required to perform work.
• Develops high performance teams not only within Kinder Morgan internal staff, but with outside contractors conducting long term remediation activities.
• Develops annual expense and capital budgets associated with environmental remediation activities for assigned operational regions, develop expenditures necessary for compliance with new regulatory requirements, and provide monthly forecasts and variance explanations for operational and capital expenses.
• Manages a portfolio of long term remediation sites and develops key performance indicators to track progress.
• Reviews proposed and new regulations, develops comments, and determines potential impacts to operations. Implements new regulations and compliance programs, as necessary.
• Provides cost-effective recommendations and alternatives to affected stakeholders regarding remediation issues that affect company operations.
• Interacts directly with federal, state, and local officials and industry trade association personnel.
• Participates in emergency response activities and drills to address release reporting requirements and to provide remediation recommendations and support in coordination with other departments.

Position Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Studies, or natural science field is required.

Experience/specific knowledge :

• A minimum of 10+ years of functional experience in site remediation is required.
• Management, lead, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must demonstrate an advanced working knowledge of federal and multi-state remediation and site cleanup regulations, guidance and programs.
• Experience in emergency response and follow-up soil and groundwater remediation activities related to releases of petroleum and chemicals.
• Must be able to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, third parties, contractors, and lawyers.
• A high level of technical knowledge is required, including the ability to be innovative and creative while utilizing technical resources to address compliance environmental issues.
• Experience managing large complex projects and portfolios including but not limited to scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Experience developing budgets and managing forecasts to budgets preferred. An understanding of environmental reserve accounting standards is also preferred.

Competencies, skills, and abilities :

• Establish work priorities, organize work for timely completion and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Use knowledge and personal judgment to provide and safeguard written and verbal confidential information.
• Ability to perform job duties with little supervision.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Follow and hold subordinates accountable to all internal and external policies, procedures, laws and regulations applicable to Kinder Morgan.
• Develop and track KPIs relevant to team and department, analyze trends and lead efforts to develop and implement programs to improve KPIs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Company computer applications (MS Suite, Maximo/CAM and SpheraCloud Incident Management).
• Ability to present key project and portfolio issues to senior leadership.
• Required to respond to company emergencies during normal office and non-working hours and make necessary agency notifications and provide support as needed.
• Other daily, weekly and monthly duties along with special projects, as assigned.
• Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.
• Travel approximately up to 25% with overnight stays.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier.
• Professional licenses in Geology and/or Engineering, preferred.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.