Operations/Maintenance Supervisor - Shreveport, LA

Kinder Morgan•Shreveport, LA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks.Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. The Operations Supervisor is based out of Kinder Morgan's KinderHawk facilities located at 9580 Saint Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106.To be considered for our Operations Supervisor job click on "Apply Now" to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. Primary Purpose: Kinder Morgan is currently seeking an Operations/Maintenance Supervisor. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the field with emphasis on Gas Treating, Dehydration and the rotating equipment systems.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee subordinates and verify improvement in: preventative maintenance program, development of employees, efficient operations, and equipment reliability. Provide technical leadership to the maintenance group.Prepare reliability plans for critical equipment.Responsible for ensuring that preventive maintenance activities are performed as scheduled.Responsible for ensuring that unscheduled work orders are addressed in a timely manner.Provide support to operations to ensure downtime is minimized.Fulfill various roles and responsibilities related to compliance with regulatory agencies.Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, more efficient and cost effective operation, making sure that operating costs are consistent with budgetary constraints.Support and work with outside groups such as process engineering, project engineering, and the Operations Excellence team on safety, optimization, and expansion initiatives.Represent the maintenance group in various meetings, pre-planning on projects, design revie, and PSSR.Prepare operating budget on an annual basis, and monitor budgetary performance throughout the year and report to the Operations Manager.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may require other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills
Strong analytical skills
Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to KM's insurance requirements
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from manager, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow Company Procedure
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record to be insurable by the Company insurance carrier
Subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company
Ability to plan, organize, document, prioritize and complete work efficiently
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis
Must be able to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English
Strong commitment to safety
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals)
Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems and other company software)
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements
Demonstrate performance and leadership toward operational excellence
Must have good attention to detail
Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies and/or Company Policy
Must be able to frequently climb in and out of trenches, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively
Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in daylight & darkness.
May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, use hand tools, reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Field vessels and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases which can be flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances
Must maintain a good driving record within company insurability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment
Knowledge of electrical motors, VFD controls
Knowledge of Instrumentation, controls and gas analyzers
Knowledge of Amine and Dehydration Treating Plants
Knowledge of Diesel Powered generators
Knowledge of Gas Fired Heaters
Knowledge of PD/centrifugal/other types of pumps
Knowledge of absorption vessels and exchangers
Knowledge of emissions integrity and testing
Knowledge of MAXIMO integrity management software usage
Preference may be given to candidates with college degrees, especially a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or similar programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee subordinates and verify improvement in: preventative maintenance program, development of employees, efficient operations, and equipment reliability.
Provide technical leadership to the maintenance group.
Prepare reliability plans for critical equipment.
Responsible for ensuring that preventive maintenance activities are performed as scheduled.
Responsible for ensuring that unscheduled work orders are addressed in a timely manner.
Provide support to operations to ensure downtime is minimized.
Fulfill various roles and responsibilities related to compliance with regulatory agencies.
Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, more efficient and cost effective operation, making sure that operating costs are consistent with budgetary constraints.
Support and work with outside groups such as process engineering, project engineering, and the Operations Excellence team on safety, optimization, and expansion initiatives.
Represent the maintenance group in various meetings, pre-planning on projects, design revie, and PSSR.
Prepare operating budget on an annual basis, and monitor budgetary performance throughout the year and report to the Operations Manager.