Crew Leader - LNG

Kinder Morgan•Savannah, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Crew Leader to work at the Elba Island LNG facility in Savannah, Georgia. The role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of equipment, systems, and infrastructure at an LNG import and export terminal. The Crew Leader plans and schedules crews, contractors, and construction support services to meet deadlines and operates the terminal within production limits, alarms, and key performance indicators. The position directs terminal operations and maintenance, provides leadership for a team of approximately 5–10 operations employees, and supports employee development and performance management. The Crew Leader helps ensure regulatory and company training requirements are met, monitors terminal processes and recommends improvements, coordinates with Gas Control, supports security and emergency response, and works with the Operations Supervisor on safety and environmental compliance. This is a hands-on supervisory role involving rounds, minor maintenance, and plant operations. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, with potential overtime. The role requires responding to call-outs and emergencies outside regular business hours and may require availability by company-provided phone or pager during non-working hours. Some travel may be required for training and other matters. The position is supervisory and involves physical work in confined spaces, at heights, around water, and outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
At least 2 years of industry experience operating an LNG terminal or similar process, with experience and/or knowledge of pertinent process equipment such as centrifugal pumps and reciprocating compressors.
Familiarity with applicable governmental regulations and company specifications and policies.
Work management system experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
Ability to achieve and maintain certifications required for job duties and all applicable job qualifications and progression requirements.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen before hire.
Good computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, and company software.
Good math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage crews and multiple daily tasks.
Ability to lead toward operational excellence and maintain a strong customer focus with engineering, field operations, and internal and external groups.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with a team, take direction, follow schedules and work rules, focus on details, and perform duties with little or no direct supervision.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage a work group while contributing as a team member.
Ability to build effective relationships, promote teamwork, encourage open expression of ideas, give and receive constructive feedback, and listen actively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information clearly, concisely, accurately, and tactfully.
Ability to maintain detailed records and use computers for recordkeeping and email.
Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to organize work, meetings, training sessions, and shift turnover meetings.
Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop teams and to identify and use appropriate people, equipment, and materials to achieve results.
Ability to enter confined spaces and climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet and around water.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather, wear required PPE, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds, and see, hear, walk, and talk effectively.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
Must complete a post-offer medical examination pursuant to PHMSA 49 CFR 193 regulations.
Must respond to call-outs and emergencies after regular business hours and may need to be available by company-provided cell phone or pager during working and non-working hours.
Some travel is required from time to time for training and other matters.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent related experience.
Thorough knowledge of company administrative and operating policies and procedures.
Training in the Incident Command System.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct personnel in terminal operations and maintenance safely, dependably, and efficiently.
Lead and manage approximately 5–10 operations team members on one of four teams staffing and operating the terminal 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Support employee development, document and review employee performance, and make employment action recommendations.
Educate employees on company policies and procedures and ensure regulatory and company training requirements are met.
Observe terminal processes and recommend process improvements.
Supervise plant equipment operation efficiently while ensuring overall process safety.
Coordinate with Gas Control to avoid or minimize adverse impacts to terminal operations and customers.
Ensure accurate measurement of LNG entering the terminal and natural gas delivered to other pipelines.
Assist with terminal security and be prepared to perform emergency response activities.
Work with the Operations Supervisor to ensure compliance with company and local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Monitor and implement HSSE processes, including Hot Work, Permit to Work, and Confined Space procedures.
Assist with planning, administration, and control of capital and maintenance budgets.
Assist with planning, directing, and controlling contracted resources.
Review technical drawings and documents and provide guidance to the LNG Operations Engineering group.
Perform hands-on work, including rounds, minor maintenance, and plant operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.