SUPERINTENDENT-Operations CO2 (Production-CORTEZ, CO)

Kinder Morgan • Cortez, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Superintendent is responsible for the daily operations of CO2 production within the McElmo Dome and Doe Canyon production assets. The role oversees operational activities, employee and contractor safety, production performance, staff performance management, quality control, budgeting, compliance, and regulatory matters. It also manages the Operations Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor and oversees a production team that includes field operators, maintenance personnel, SCADA controllers, and administration.

The position supervises operations across compression and process facilities, CO2 production wells, and water disposal wells in Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Colorado. It supports safe and environmentally responsible operations, regulatory compliance, production optimization and accounting, reservoir data and management, workovers and repairs, and facility and expansion projects. The Superintendent also coordinates training, budgets, documentation, emergency response, and communication with CO2 marketers and schedulers.

The position is based in the Kinder Morgan CO2 field office in Cortez, Colorado, with occasional travel outside the assigned geographic area. It requires work outdoors in all weather conditions as needed, availability by company-provided cell phone during and outside working hours, and possible additional or non-traditional hours for business needs or emergency response. The position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of post-offer screening and a background check. Pay is listed as $140,500–$210,800 per year, commensurate with experience and skill set.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of direct, active experience with and knowledge of CO2 production operations or oil and gas production.
• At least 3 years of ascending supervisory or lead-worker experience; this may include supervision of contract employees.
• A proven record of managing CO2 or oil and gas production operations safely, efficiently, and with environmental responsibility.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team, operations, and commercial groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often under pressure and across multiple tasks.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and authentic listening skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability, including logical reasoning and resolution of simple to complex issues.
• Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize individual and departmental work, meet objectives, and reprioritize on short notice.
• Ability to work with internal and external personnel at all levels while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to identify and regularly meet expectations in an employee-employer relationship.
• Ability to work as part of a team, take direction, focus on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions as needed.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to occasionally lift from waist height and carry more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally outside the assigned geographic area.
• Ability to respond to work needs during non-working hours and to work additional hours on short notice when needed.
• Ability to clear a non-DOT drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report, after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a management or technical discipline.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Kinder Morgan CO2 and pipeline assets, safety practices, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate operations at compression and process facilities, CO2 production wells, and water disposal wells in Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Colorado.
• Promote a safe work environment, safe work practices, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate formal and on-the-job training.
• Handle administrative work to enable supervisors to spend time in field operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute operating budgets based on key business drivers.
• Support the development of innovative operations methods to measure, predict, and maximize CO2 recovery from the reservoir.
• Collaborate on well workover and repair operations.
• Coordinate with and provide operational guidance to expansion project teams, including design reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, and startup and operating procedures.
• Develop staff members and provide leadership and direction in human resources matters while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Manage daily production operations and production accounting.
• Support reservoir data collection, reservoir management, and material balance processes, including production logging and bottom-hole pressure testing.
• Support and guide production facility operations and design, including drilling and facility expansion projects.
• Direct and guide field production optimization efforts.
• Participate in emergency response roles and training, including serving as on-site incident commander during emergencies.
• Guide supervisors in completing operations, maintenance, and compliance work on time and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Communicate with CO2 marketers and schedulers to support volume allocation, delivery estimates, and daily and monthly volume forecasting.
• Keep operations and production manuals, site-specific procedures, and other documents up to date for normal and abnormal operating situations.
• Assist with investigations of incidents and near misses related to production activities.
• Evaluate current processes and promote ongoing improvement.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.
• Complete special projects, annual objectives, and other assigned duties.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in person, by telephone, and in writing; listen carefully and understand verbal and written communications.
• Work independently to manage tasks and timelines and maintain dependable attendance and consistent performance.
• Maintain regard for personal safety, company assets, employees, the public, and environmental protection.
• Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during working hours and, as needed, outside working hours.
• Work additional or non-traditional hours when needed to meet business or emergency response needs.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance.
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for employees and dependents.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Voluntary benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

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