Midstream Manager

Alaska-Santos•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Through its merger with Oil Search, Santos acquired and assumed operatorship over a world-class portfolio of oil leases on the Alaskan North Slope, USA. Santos' focus in Alaska is the advancement of our Pikka Phase 1 project, which includes a single drill site, an oil processing facility, and other infrastructure to support production of 80,000 barrels of oil per day. Pikka has been identified as being among the top quartile of oil and gas development projects for greenhouse gas emissions performance. Pikka is poised to play an important role in the energy transition and is aligned with our company goal of managing climate change risk. The project is on track to be ready for first oil in 2026. The Pikka Unit is one of the largest conventional oil discoveries made in the United States in the last 30 years, and the Pikka Phase 1 Project is the most significant development on Alaska's North Slope in more than 20 years. The permitted Pikka development project includes two additional drill sites. The Alaska assets also include discoveries made from both the Mitquq and Stirrup exploration wells drilled in 2020. These opportunities combine to offer a clear path to long-term growth in Alaska. Position Purpose The Midstream Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight for Santos and the joint venture company responsible for petroleum transportation through connecting pipelines, the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) and the marine terminal at Valdez. The position requires prior experience in pipeline regulation and JV governance, or midstream operations and marine logistics coordination. The role requires taking ownership over JV commercial outcomes and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant hydrocarbon transportation from Santos's operations on the North Slope to tankers offloading in Valdez.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum 7 years experience in midstream operations, marine logistics or related field
Knowledge of marine terminal operations and vessel coordination
Awareness or experience with pipeline nominations and tanker schedulingAwareness or experience with pipeline tariff ratemaking processes and experience with state and federal regulatory proceedings
Experience managing commercial aspects of operating pipelines

Nice To Haves

Experience with Alaska North Slope operations and TAPS system
Background in crude oil quality specifications and handling procedures
Knowledge of oil spill response procedures and environmental compliance
Experience with marine vessel chartering and logistics coordination
Understanding of maritime regulations and safety standards

Responsibilities

Pipeline Operations Management: Lead comprehensive operational planning and execution for pipeline throughput, ensuring efficient system utilization
Champion shipper rights under federal and state pipeline regulations
Monitor pipeline capacity and coordinate with TAPS operations for optimal throughput
Marine Terminal & Shipping Operations: Oversee tanker scheduling and vessel nomination processes
Coordinate cargo loading administration and marine logistics operations with Valdez Marine Terminal oil movements personnel
Manage vessel traffic coordination and optimize berth utilization at Valdez Marine Terminal
Coordinate all regulatory obligations, including spill response plan updates and financial assurance responsibility management with regulators, JV owners, marine service providers and terminal operators
Optimize vessel scheduling to maximize throughput efficiency and minimize demurrage costs
Joint Venture & Stakeholder Management: Manage stakeholder relationships with JV partners, facilitating decision-making, cost allocations and operational arrangements
Ensure compliance with JV governance agreements and commercial arrangements
Lead multi-functional teams to complete midstream business processes (operations, budgeting, financial reporting, regulatory filings)
Coordinate with joint venture scheduling committees and operational committees
Commercial Strategy & Risk Management: Develop and implement commercial strategies for tariff optimization, storage capacity allocation and revenue maximization
Manage operational risks including weather-related disruptions, mechanical issues and other impacts on throughput volumes
Coordinate with Marketing & Trading teams to ensure efficient delivery of lifting schedules
Monitor market conditions and optimize commercial arrangements for both pipeline and marine operations