Jim Tabor
Operations Leader
Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Summary
Experienced leader and business owner with 25 years in Biogas facilities, propane terminal, and natural gas industries. Bachelor's degree in business coupled with high technical aptitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Vice President Operations and Field Services
Northern Biogas
2 2023 - 4 2024
- Led operations and maintenance teams for renewable natural gas (RNG) projects
- Oversaw industry-leading digester and RNG experts to support customers and oversee facility operations and repair.
Director
DCP Midstream
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Directed and managed the workforce and facilities for safe and efficient material receipt, rail, truck, pipeline, storage, and transfer at DCP Midstream terminals and pipelines
- Monitored production, inventory, maintenance, purchasing, labor, sales, budgeting, and EHS reporting
- Advised senior management on progress toward objectives and developed strategies for necessary adjustments
- Ensured terminal production objectives aligned with EHS and quality standards/requirements while operating costs remained consistent with budgetary constraints.
Pipeline Operations Manager
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed day-to-day operation of natural gas, NGL, and ethane pipelines, meeting department objectives including budgets, regulations, production targets, and quality standards.
Lead Pipeline Technician
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Oversaw day-to-day operation of natural gas, NGL, and ethane pipelines, ensuring compliance with regulations, industry standards, and quality standards.
Pipeline Technician
Enterprise Products
06.2009 - 07.2014
- Maintained and operated an NGL pipeline system, conducting troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and repairs.
Propane Technician
Sunoco Logistics
10.2003 - 06.2009
- Managed emergency response, compliance, construction activities, and terminal inventory oversight.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
12.2022 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Renewable Energy
RNG (Renewable Natural Gas)
Pipeline Construction Inspection (API 1169)
Labor Relations Leadership
Cathodic Protection Testing (CP)
CDL with Hazmat
Applied Biogas Technology: Converting Organic Waste to Energy
Operations Management
Budgeting and Financial Management
Regulatory Compliance
Team Leadership and Development
Project Management
Certification
TWIC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
12.2022 - 05.2026
Director
DCP Midstream
02.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - undefined
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2017 - 05.2021
Pipeline Operations Manager
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
08.2015 - 02.2018
Lead Pipeline Technician
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.
07.2014 - 08.2015
Pipeline Technician
Enterprise Products
06.2009 - 07.2014
Propane Technician
Sunoco Logistics
10.2003 - 06.2009
Vice President Operations and Field Services
Northern Biogas
2 2023 - 4 2024