Area Supervisor/Area Manager

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Flowood, MS

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.
We are currently looking for a Area Supervisor/Area Manager for our Flowood, MS office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is based out of the Flowood, MS office and is responsible for leading operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel in the assigned area to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of company assets in accordance with DOT 192, EPA/DEQ, OSHA, and applicable inter-company and industry policies and procedures. The area of responsibility includes reciprocating and turbine compression equipment, gas conditioning and measurement facilities, underground storage assets, area pipelines and compressor stations.
This position is responsible for leading a team of employees who oversee the compression, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement operations, and maintenance (O&M) activities to ensure compliance with DOT 192, EPA/DEQ, OSHA regulations, and inter-company and industry-related policies and procedures. Responsibilities include managing and ensuring the safe movement of product in and out of the facility, serving as the primary customer contact, continuously monitoring equipment, and overseeing maintenance as needed. The role also includes identifying and reporting abnormal or safety-related operating conditions, submitting accident and near-miss reports, and supporting emergency response activities. Additionally, this position is accountable for regulatory compliance and operational procedures related to enforcement agencies as they apply to the facility’s equipment and appurtenances. The successful candidate will be required to complete Core Blocks in Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include being accountable for developing and managing the operating budget; ensuring the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, storage, corrosion, and measurement facilities; and driving effective and efficient workforce performance. Responsibilities also include cross-functional coordination with Operations Support, Engineering, Construction, Gas Control, Legal, and ROW; employee development and training; leadership of safety programs; emergency response; gas quality assurance; coordination of shutdowns; regulatory compliance; and managing property owner issues. Networking with emergency response agencies and supporting community efforts in the area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Five to Ten years’ experience in the natural gas compression and storage industry
• Familiar with DOT 192 regulations and natural gas pipeline operations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and strong computer skills along with economic and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and implement the O&M manual and the ability to read drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and maintain good working relationships with governmental and customer counterparts.
• Self-motivation, a commitment to and strong advocate of personal and team safety, along with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple situations simultaneously.
• Ability to work in extreme weather and noise conditions and the ability to stand for long durations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Completion of Core Blocks in Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in Field Operations
• 10 (+) years of pipeline operations and maintenance experience associated with underground storage facilities.
• 10+ years of pipeline operations and maintenance experience and 5+ years of reciprocating compressor & turbine operations and maintenance experience
• Three to Five years’ experience in a supervisor position in the natural gas industry or equivalent industry
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Leading operations and maintenance (O&M) personnel in the assigned area to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of company assets in accordance with DOT 192, EPA/DEQ, OSHA, and applicable inter-company and industry policies and procedures.
• Overseeing compression, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement operations, and maintenance (O&M) activities to ensure compliance with DOT 192, EPA/DEQ, OSHA regulations, and inter-company and industry-related policies and procedures.
• Managing and ensuring the safe movement of product in and out of the facility.
• Serving as the primary customer contact.
• Continuously monitoring equipment, and overseeing maintenance as needed.
• Identifying and reporting abnormal or safety-related operating conditions.
• Submitting accident and near-miss reports.
• Supporting emergency response activities.
• Accountable for regulatory compliance and operational procedures related to enforcement agencies as they apply to the facility’s equipment and appurtenances.
• Developing and managing the operating budget.
• Ensuring the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, storage, corrosion, and measurement facilities.
• Driving effective and efficient workforce performance.
• Cross-functional coordination with Operations Support, Engineering, Construction, Gas Control, Legal, and ROW.
• Employee development and training.
• Leadership of safety programs.
• Emergency response.
• Gas quality assurance.
• Coordination of shutdowns.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Managing property owner issues.
• Networking with emergency response agencies and supporting community efforts in the area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED