Construction Supervisor - Watford City

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Alexander (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Williston Basin, ND, is seeking a Construction Supervisor to support safe, reliable operations and perform maintenance, construction, and tie-ins on natural gas and NGL pipelines.

You will oversee projects, coordinate with multiple teams, ensure schedule adherence, and uphold safety and quality standards in the field. The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and strong Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on site leadership, documentation, and cost

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or five years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect pipeline construction and maintenance projects on behalf of operations.
• Communicate regularly with operations leadership for guidance and training.
• Liaise between project management and operations.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets.
• Provide leadership to the operations team, contractors, and inspectors with respect to company policies, operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Accept full responsibility for overseeing assigned projects and contractors.
• Develop, execute, and supervise pipeline tie-in procedures in support of line maintenance and new construction tie-ins.
• Ensure project oversight, cost control, accounting, adherence to schedule and documentation during construction projects.
• Promptly anticipate and report variances from budget and schedule.
• Gain an understanding of natural gas and NGL pipelines, gathering systems, compressor station, and processing plant operations, and safe natural gas transportation.
• Coordinate with operations, project management, commercial, scheduling, control room, and contractors to schedule project shutdowns and tie-ins.
• Maintain a presence in the Williston Basin This position can only be done effectively in the field.
• Provide project estimating support for AFE preparation for construction and maintenance projects.
• Report on planned and ongoing projects and activities to Construction Manager.
• Notify Construction Manager about necessary corrections and develop timelines for corrections before approving and signing off on Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Be proactive in job safety for all personnel on site.
• Perform quality Job Safety Analyses/Job Hazard Analyses and help train and guide other employees.
• Ensure Record Turnover Packages are complete by reviewing weld and heat mapping, pressure test reports, etc.
• Verify welding, NDE and coating work conforms to company WPS’s and specifications.
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment.
• Obtain and maintain OQ verifications.
• Oversee and ensure QA/QC compliance and control in compliance with Kinder Morgan O&M’s, Construction Standards and all applicable, governing codes (I.E. 49 CFR 192/195).
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested or required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Listening skills

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or five years of relevant experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Construction Supervisor supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operations maintenance, and construction of natural gas, and NGL pipelines, pipeline blowdowns and tie-ins, installation, and construction of pipeline launchers and receivers, installation compression, treating and processing equipment, and all associated piping and equipment.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and inspect pipeline construction and maintenance projects on behalf of operations.
• Communicate regularly with operations leadership for guidance and training.
• Liaise between project management and operations.
• Maintain accurate spreadsheets.
• Provide leadership to the operations team, contractors, and inspectors with respect to company policies, operations, and maintenance procedures.
• Accept full responsibility for overseeing assigned projects and contractors.
• Develop, execute, and supervise pipeline tie-in procedures in support of line maintenance and new construction tie-ins.
• Ensure project oversight, cost control, accounting, adherence to schedule and documentation during construction projects.
• Promptly anticipate and report variances from budget and schedule.
• Gain an understanding of natural gas and NGL pipelines, gathering systems, compressor station, and processing plant operations, and safe natural gas transportation.
• Coordinate with operations, project management, commercial, scheduling, control room, and contractors to schedule project shutdowns and tie-ins.
• Maintain a presence in the Williston Basin This position can only be done effectively in the field.
• Provide project estimating support for AFE preparation for construction and maintenance projects.
• Report on planned and ongoing projects and activities to Construction Manager.
• Notify Construction Manager about necessary corrections and develop timelines for corrections before approving and signing off on Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Be proactive in job safety for all personnel on site.
• Perform quality Job Safety Analyses/Job Hazard Analyses and help train and guide other employees.
• Ensure Record Turnover Packages are complete by reviewing weld and heat mapping, pressure test reports, etc.
• Verify welding, NDE and coating work conforms to company WPS’s and specifications.
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment.
• Obtain and maintain OQ verifications.
• Oversee and ensure QA/QC compliance and control in compliance with Kinder Morgan O&M’s, Construction Standards and all applicable, governing codes (I.E. 49 CFR 192/195)
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested or required.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or five years of relevant experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to generate, maintain and modify spreadsheets.
• Ability to understand and implement operations and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to generate detailed clear scope of work, bill of materials, project procedures, and communicate accurate written instructions and apply it in the field setting.
• Valid state operating license with a driving record insurable under Company insurance policy.
• Must have permanent residence in the Williston Basin.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI) certification desirable.
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) certification desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desirable.
• API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector certification desirable.
• ASNT certifications are desirable.

Working Conditions

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climb and work at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.