Supervisor-Ops

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

Job summary

Kinder Morgan seeks a ROW & Maintenance Supervisor to oversee day-to-day safe, efficient, and economical operation of pipeline right of way, pipelines, and terminal/marine equipment. You will supervise technicians, coordinate contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining critical records, coordinating emergency response, and negotiating with property owners along the ROW, while supporting the Terminal Superintendent and company

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; two- or four-year degree is advantageous.
• Experience operating and maintaining liquid pipelines, terminals and marine facilities with regulatory knowledge.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and supervisory ability.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to read and comprehend material and perform related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates direct reports, contractors, and work schedules to operate and maintain pipelines and terminal/marine facilities.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and coordinates with agencies and landowners.
• Coordinates emergency response activities as part of the Emergency Response Team.
• Maintains reports, records, diagrams, and regulatory files including US DOT and USCG records.
• Negotiates with property owners and handles issues along the right of way.
• Initiates and completes work projects and assists in maintaining required plans.
• Relieves the Terminal Superintendent as needed and supports overall operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Reading/writing

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant 2 or 4 year degree (advantageous)

Tools

MAXIMO maintenance system

CFPL Pipe Line system

Job description

What We Are Looking For

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The ROW & Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Terminal Superintendent and is responsible for the day to day safe, efficient, and economical operation and general maintenance of the pipeline right of way, pipelines, and terminal and marine equipment and facilities.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates and manages the performance of direct reports including Right of Way Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and contractors working within the area, to safely and efficiently operate and maintain the pipeline, pipeline right of way, and Terminal and marine facilities. Includes managing employee performance and work schedules, overtime, vacations, time sheets, expense reports, and other personnel issues. Participates in employee employment and takes or is influential in employee discipline / corrective action.


• Maintains an up-to-date working knowledge of regulatory and company operating requirements and coordinates activities with regulatory agencies, other company departments, right of way landowners, the public, customers/shippers and local emergency response agencies.


• Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team and is responsible for coordinating emergency response activities until a higher level or more appropriate manager arrives at the site.


• Responsible for Emergency Response and line equipment, tools, and vehicles.


• Coordinates or prepares or maintains various reports, records, diagrams and other documents concerning right of way issues, maintenance and operations issues, safety, regulatory compliance, and employee administrative issues. Records maintained may include U.S. Department of Transportation files, United States Coast Guard files and various maintenance records such as, terminal and marine maintenance, right of way issues and maintenance, employee attendance and performance records, and various other files and records.


• Assures that at least annual contact is maintained with right of way property owners. May negotiate with or be involved in the negotiations of various issues with property owners along the right of way in area of responsibility.


• Initiates and follows to completion work projects assigned to the area.


• Assists the Terminal Superintendent in maintaining, updating and complying with all required plans.


• Relieves the Terminal Superintendent when the Manager is away from area. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.


• This position may perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Experience with, and knowledge and understanding of, procedures involved in operating and maintaining a liquid pipeline system, terminals and marine, including knowledge of regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.


• Effective leadership / supervisory skills experience as a supervisor or the ability to learn supervisory skills.


• Organizational skills to handle a variety of matters simultaneously.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Port Pass and/or TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend written material and perform work related mathematic calculations and understand and apply the results of those calculations.


• Ability to effectively and cooperatively work with other people and take direction and supervision.


• Possess basic computer skills and be able to learn to use office and operating automation skills.


• Ability to organize thoughts and material and clearly communicate, orally and in writing, with coworkers, contractors, government officials and customers.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk over uneven and unpaved terrain in all weather and lighting conditions.


• Ability to climb steps to access tanks and climb into and out of excavations to inspect or participate in repair, construction or environmental emergency response activities.


• Ability to drive a motor vehicle on public roads and in unpaved pipeline right of way areas in all weather and lightning conditions.


• Ability to read computer screens and printed reports showing various graphs and operations activities.


• Ability to work extended hours as necessary.


• Visual, hearing and oral communication abilities to see and monitor happenings and effectively communicate work related actions to employees, regulatory agency employees, other management employees and the general public.

Working Conditions:

• Work is inside and outside in all weather conditions.


• Must be able to be on call and report as needed and be able to work extended hours as required in emergencies, equipment or service interruptions, and/or other related circumstances.

Supervisor Responsibility:

• Leads, coordinates and manages the performances of direct reports including Right of Way Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and contractors working in the terminal, or pipeline.

Above the Minimum Requirements – not required but advantageous in this position:

• Relevant 2 or 4 year degree.


• 3 to 5 year work history with pipeline and terminal maintenance or utility right of way maintenance and Maximo maintenance system.


• Knowledge of the CFPL Pipe Line system.

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.