Area Supervisor/Area Manager

Boardwalk•Westlake, LA

2d•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 an Area Supervisor/Area Manager for our Westlake, LA office. POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is accountable for leading a team of employees that are responsible for the Compression, Pipeline, Corrosion, and Measurement operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with compliance according to DOT 192, LA State Oil and Gas Board, EPA / DEQ, OSHA regulations, and Inter-Company / Industry related policies and procedures at Westlake Compressor and Pipeline facility. The areas of operation include natural gas reciprocating compression equipment and natural gas pipeline assets. Responsibilities include ensuring: 1) the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement facilities, and 2) the reliable, effective, and efficient performance of personnel as related to O&M activities associated with maintaining compliance according to the aforementioned regulations, policies, and/or procedures. This position also includes managing the local control room and the shift employees associated with the facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to; working with Area Personnel, Operations Support, Engineering, Construction and other area Leaders to ensure efficient performance of all facilities, developing/training employees, managing shift work schedules, overseeing and pursuing excellence in the company’s safety program, responding to emergency situations, ensuring gas quality, coordinating shut-downs through Gas Control, working with the legal department, working with the ROW group regarding new or proposed easements, property owner complaints and lease renewals. Position will be filled as an Area Supervisor commensurate with experience. The successful Candidate will be required to report and office at Westlake Pipeline office in Westlake, Louisiana.

Requirements

Five to Ten years’ experience in the natural gas compression and storage industry
Three to Five years’ experience in a supervisor position in the natural gas industry or equivalent 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
Also required, is 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 good driving record
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

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
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

leading a team of employees that are responsible for the Compression, Pipeline, Corrosion, and Measurement operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with compliance according to DOT 192, LA State Oil and Gas Board, EPA / DEQ, OSHA regulations, and Inter-Company / Industry related policies and procedures at Westlake Compressor and Pipeline facility
ensuring the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement facilities
ensuring the reliable, effective, and efficient performance of personnel as related to O&M activities associated with maintaining compliance according to the aforementioned regulations, policies, and/or procedures
managing the local control room and the shift employees associated with the facilities
working with Area Personnel, Operations Support, Engineering, Construction and other area Leaders to ensure efficient performance of all facilities
developing/training employees
managing shift work schedules
overseeing and pursuing excellence in the company’s safety program
responding to emergency situations
ensuring gas quality
coordinating shut-downs through Gas Control
working with the legal department
working with the ROW group regarding new or proposed easements, property owner complaints and lease renewals