Supervisor - Pipeline Ops

Energy Transfer LP; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee pipeline technical maintenance, directing electrical, electronic and mechanical technicians and coordinating district projects. You will drive reliability through preventive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and support capital projects.

The role includes on-call supervision for emergencies and periodic travel across North Dakota and beyond as required.

Qualifications

• High school or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical components for liquid pipeline operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to implement Company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have excellent PC skills and be proficient with applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of PLC's and PLC programming, electrical systems, pumps, engines, motors, valves.
• Must possess knowledge of DOT - OPS regulations including understanding of operator qualifications requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipeline technical maintenance activities through directing electrical/electronic and mechanical technicians and manage district technical projects.
• Provide guidance to resolve operational problems and coordinate with shared service departments.
• Support capital projects through commissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency with the preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company maintenance inspections.
• Prepare and manage technical maintenance expense budget and re-forecast as needed.
• Provide recommendations for system operational improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Support and assist with HES training activities and policy compliance.
• Provide supervisory relief in pipeline emergencies or when needed.

Skills

Electrical/electronic & mechanical

PLC programming

DOT- OPS regulations

Safety policies & procedures

Interpersonal communication

PC software proficiency

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Summary

This position provides supervision of the pipeline technical maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Position responsible for supervision of pipeline technical maintenance activities through the direction of electrical / electronic technicians, mechanical technicians, as well as perform project management for district technical projects.
• Provide guidance to resolve operational problems as required. Work unified with shared service departments to maintain consistency with all areas of business and maximize benefits of all departments.
• Support of capital projects through project commissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency with the support and use of the preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy and company required maintenance inspections.
• Prepare and manage technical maintenance expense budget to complete required repairs/upgrades at a minimum cost and perform budget re-forecasting as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for system operational improvements through submission of capital and expense projects as part of the annual budgeting process.
• Support and assist with all HES training activities, updates and compliance with HES policies and procedures.
• Provide supervisory relief in various areas in the event of a pipeline emergency or business need.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Must possess knowledge of the electrical/electronic and mechanical components required for liquid pipeline operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to implement Company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have excellent PC skills and be proficient with applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of PLC's and PLC programming, electrical systems, pumps, engines, motors, valves.
• Must possess knowledge of DOT - OPS regulations including understanding of operator qualifications requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Special Considerations

• Position subject to 24 hour call, 7 days per week and must have the capability of supervising outdoor technical maintenance activities that are subject to all climate conditions.
• Ability to climb storage tanks and ladders, work safely in hazardous environments, and the ability to respond to emergency situations as required.
• Position is also subject to travel throughout North Dakota or anywhere else temporarily assigned.

Working Conditions

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the assigned position.