Supervisor - Pipeline Ops

Energy Transfer; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer seeks a supervisor for pipeline technical maintenance to oversee electrical, electronic, and mechanical technician teams and drive district projects.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, regulatory compliance, budget management, project commissioning support, and readiness to respond to emergencies across North Dakota travel.

Qualifications

• High School or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical components required 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.
• Knowledge of DOT – OPS regulations including understanding of operator qualifications requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipeline technical maintenance activities through direction of technicians and manage district technical projects.
• Provide guidance to resolve operational problems and coordinate with shared service departments.
• Support capital projects through project commissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment reliability via preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy and required inspections.
• Prepare and manage technical maintenance expense budget and re-forecasting.
• Provide recommendations for system operational improvements through capital and expense projects as part of budgeting.
• Support and assist with HES training activities, updates and compliance with HES policies and procedures.
• Provide supervisory relief in various areas during pipeline emergencies or business needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical systems

PLC programming

Mechanical systems

DOT OPS knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming tools

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:

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:

• 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.