VP, Midstream Operations - Midland, TX

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: VP, Midstream Operations
• Job Code: 20001343
• Effective Date: 07/29/2025
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Function: Terminal Operations
• Job Level: VP

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Midstream Operations will Lead and scale a multi-discipline organization that supports Delek Logistics O&M division. This position is expected to drive the vision and growth strategy for Delek logistics natural gas assets and facilities. This role is accountable for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipeline systems, processing facilities, compressor stations, acid gas injection wells and other related equipment.

We are looking for a Vice President with technical aptitude, leadership skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to anticipate and challenge situations, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to develop economic and marginal analysis for sound decisions. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and make decisions quickly and effectively. This individual will be comfortable working in an environment of uncertainty and change, constantly seeking to drive value for the organization based on the changing landscape. With an eye towards safety, cost control, and value creation, the Vice President of Midstream Operations will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the company’s operating pipeline and gas facility operations, with direct accountability for the disciplines related to effectively managing operational excellence in the Company. The VP of Midstream Operations will be based in Midland, TX with leadership responsibility for 5-7 direct reports with 100 or more geographically dispersed indirect reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Eight (8) or more years Senior level experience in engineering, operations, and project management of gas processing facilities (Required)
• Fifteen (15) or more years experience in the oil & gas industry (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The Vice President of Midstream Operation with collaboration with peers and colleagues will implement and influence a process and systems environment to achieve operational excellence in our midstream operating organizations.
• Design and execute upon scalable and common operational procedures and methodologies for the company with a focus towards safety, operational excellence, cost control, asset utilization, and value creation.
• Collaborate and work closely with EH&S, Asset Integrity Management and Engineering to maximize the profitability of assets and systems.
• Interfacing regularly across the organization to ensure that operations comply with regulatory and industry standards.
• Design and maintain key metrics, systems, processes, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to be used to measure and maintain a high operating standard across the organization.
• Develop and recruit key team members, and through them, motivate their team to superior performance. As such, this leader will lead and develop a positive work environment that is conducive to attract, retain, and motivate a group of top-quality employees
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes unwavering commitment to safety, technical and commercial excellence, teamwork, and people development, ethical practices and individual integrity, sustainability, calculated risk-taking and creativity.
• Participate as a key member of the leadership team in the development and implementation of the company's ongoing growth strategy.
• Lead the commissioning and integration of new systems and projects and foster detailed plans and processes to achieve successful commissioning
• Mange communications at all levels of organization, including executive leadership in both Delek Logistics and Delek US, on status of initiatives while proactively seeking input from key stakeholders on business projects
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes for operational excellence that conform to the requirements of Delek Logistics.
• Leverage extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals: A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Ensure that all progress reports are developed as required, approves budget variance reports, including mitigation plan.
• Experience in applying Change Management Principles to organizational initiatives
• Experience in sour gas processing and commissioning of adjoining acid gas injection facilities is highly preferred.
• Possess a strong track record of operational excellence and a track record for transforming business practices within high-growth project and operating environments
• Previous experience leading meaningful sized budgets with full profit/loss accountability
• Significant operating experience and comfortable dealing with senior professionals across a myriad of disciplines ranging from engineering, operations, construction/project development, through to commercial, business development and administration.
• Strong understanding and experience of implementing leading environment, health, and safety initiatives – both personal safety and process safety.
• Significant management and leadership experience in the areas of recruiting, retaining, and developing a highly performing team both of technical staff and management.
• Ability to lead and manage resources that do not have a direct reporting relationship, experience leading staff and contractors in office and remote locations
• Must be highly organized, analytical, action and detail oriented and possess an "ownership" personality with a sense of urgency
• Must be willing to travel 40-50% of the time
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 5 SHAPING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.