VP, Operations

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #33827
  • Salary: $215,000

Title: VP of Operations
Location: Houston, TX or Highlands Ranch, CO 
Travel: ~50%

Role Summary: The VP of Operations will lead all operational activities across a national network of jet fuel terminals, airport infrastructure, and PHMSA-regulated pipeline systems. 

This leader must bring deep operational rigor, pipeline & liquid terminal expertise, and a hands-on leadership approach. They will also be a strategic partner to the COO in scaling the business, supporting growth initiatives, operational modernization, and future acquisitions. Aviation terminal and/or midstream pipeline leadership required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead nationwide terminal & pipeline operations (multi-state asset base)
  • Ensure world-class safety, regulatory compliance, and PHMSA/DOT/OSHA adherence
  • Drive operational performance, cost-efficiency, uptime, and reliability
  • Build structure, accountability, and succession planning across operations org
  • Support M&A growth, operational diligence, post-acquisition integration
  • Modernize operations: automation, SCADA, control room enhancements
  • Represent Operations with customers, airport authorities, JV partners, regulators
  • Manage large-scale OPEX + CAPEX budgets

 

Qualifications:

  • 15–20+ years in pipeline/liquid terminal operations
  • PHMSA/DOT pipeline regulatory expertise
  • Strong aviation fuel / jet fuel terminal operations background
  • Executive operational leader (multi-site, multi-state ops)
  • Proven culture builder & people leader

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) experience
  • Commercial / customer interface experience
  • Leadership in PE-backed midstream or aviation platforms
  • PE certification, MBA, or Six Sigma
  • Military aviation fuel exposure (DLA)

Compensation: Base: $215K – $225K + Annual STIP: ~30% + LTIP: ~30%

If interseted, and qualified, please apply here and reach out to Jordyn Maloney at [email protected].

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