Operations Supervisor - Springbrook Area

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Epping (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, a major North American energy infrastructure company, seeks an area supervisor responsible for the pipeline system and terminal/storage facilities, including safety culture, maintenance, and contractor coordination.

You will supervise field employees and contractors, develop staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining strong customer relationships in the assigned area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present information to individuals and small groups.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in adverse conditions.
• Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and demand a safety culture of zero accidents.
• Ensure compliance with company manuals and policies.
• Protect environment, the public, employees, and assets.
• Supervise maintenance and operation of pipeline and terminal storage facilities.
• Lead projects with employees and contractors to finish on time and on budget.
• Oversee activities of pipeline gaugers.
• Take responsibility for equipment maintenance and repair on the system.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and procedures.
• Keep paperwork and documentation up to date.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Valid driver license

Environmental awareness

Maintenance & operations

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

This is an area supervisory position responsible for all facets of operating a pipeline system and the terminal/storage facilities. This position is also responsible for supervising maintenance and construction projects, cultivating good customer relationships, developing employees, and leading in training efforts. Responsible for emergency response within the assigned area and supervises the activities of the pipeline construction and maintenance field employees, contractors, and the pipeline operators.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate and demand a safety culture of zero accidents.
• Ensure compliance with company manuals and policies.
• Take all possible measures to protect the environment, the public, employees, and assets.
• Supervise the general maintenance and operation of the pipeline and terminal storage facilities.
• Supervise construction and maintenance projects by managing employees as well as contractors to finish projects on time and on budget.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of pipeline gaugers.
• Take overall responsibility for equipment maintenance and repair on the system.
• Use good critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems.
• Consult with Operations Manager on major maintenance and repair issues.
• Understand emergency procedures, review SPCC and FRP annually, and be prepared for emergency response.
• Keep all paperwork and documentation required up to date and complete.
• During on call status, individual needs to always have cell phone with them. Timely responses are essential.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of terminal/storage facilities, gathering systems, product movement, pipeline construction, and pipeline maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
• Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions:

• Climbs and works 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.

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