Supervisor, Operations

Colonial Pipeline Company; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company in Texas is seeking a Supervisor of Operations to oversee daily tank farm and delivery operations, ensuring safe and efficient movement of products through our pipeline systems. You will lead a team of operators, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive operational excellence through planning, compliance, and hands-on support.

The role balances leadership with technical expertise, requiring strong safety culture, effective communication, and a focus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years in pipeline operations; leadership experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build Team Leadership: Supervise and coach a team of up to 12 operators, manage schedules, performance, and training, and lead hiring and onboarding efforts.
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate resources, support budget planning, review project designs, and ensure operational integrity.
• Compliance & Safety: Monitor regulatory compliance, conduct internal audits, and model safety best practices.
• Hands-On Operations: Support field operations and emergency response efforts as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Decision making

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Maximo

Oracle Procurement

Enablon

Job description

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount. Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company? Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence! What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company? Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Supervisor of Operations Position Are you a seasoned operations professional with a passion for leadership and safety? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where precision, teamwork, and accountability are key? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with us as a Supervisor of Operations. As the Supervisor of Operations, you will play a critical role in overseeing daily tank farm and delivery operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products through our pipeline systems. You’ll lead a team of operators, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive operational excellence through strategic planning, compliance, and hands‑on support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing leadership with technical expertise, and who is committed to fostering a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement. At Colonial, we value safety, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to excellence and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in the energy industry. Ready to lead with purpose?

What You Get to Do:

• Build Team Leadership: Supervise and coach a team of up to 12 operators, manage schedules, performance, and training, and lead hiring and onboarding efforts.
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate resources, support budget planning, review project designs, and ensure operational integrity.
• Compliance & Safety: Monitor regulatory compliance, conduct internal audits, and model safety best practices.
• Hands‑On Operations: Support field operations and emergency response efforts as needed.

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited educational institution.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Ideally, 5+ years in pipeline operations; leadership experience in pipeline industry a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company and personal vehicles to perform required tasks.
• Ability to obtain HAZWOPER and Operator Qualification certifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communicator and team builder.
• Proficient in systems like Maximo, Oracle Procurement, and Enablon.
• Knowledge of PHMSA, OSHA, CRM rules, and pipeline operations.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company:

• Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our county’s energy needs and keeps us moving!
• Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.
• Highly competitive benefits – Check out Colonial’s Total Rewards Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions:

• Physical ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Work indoors and outdoors at all hours in all weather conditions near refined petroleum products.
• Physical mobility to walk, sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend.
• Digital dexterity for operation of calculator, PC keyboard and mouse.
• Hearing in the normal range.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Speak at a normal voice range.
• Climb stairs, vertical ladders up to 10 ft. and tank steps as high as 60 ft.
• Normal visual acuity for reading VDT screen, pressure charts and control panel counters.
• Physical strength to open and close manually operated valves and pressure vessel (trap, strainers, and filter) closures.
• Must be aware of hazards associated with field facilities and oil/gas pipeline industry.

This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered job and is subject to all applicable regulatory requirements such as testing for the presence of prohibited drugs and alcohol as defined under 49 CFR Part 199 as a condition of employment, to include pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable cause/suspicion and fit for duty testing. Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law. Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Colonial Pipeline accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Colonial Pipeline employees, hiring managers, or send to any Colonial Pipeline facility. Colonial Pipeline is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. Colonial Pipeline Company operates the world’s largest pipeline of its kind. It delivers refined petroleum products – gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel and fuels for the U.S. military – through a network of 5,500 miles of underground pipe buried under more than 3,000 miles of right of way in the Southern and Eastern United States. A vital part of the nation’s infrastructure, Colonial places the highest emphasis on safe operations that protect its employees as well as the communities in which we live and serve, and the environment along the pipeline route.