Operations Supervisor - Grand Junction, CO

Kinder Morgan•Grand Junction, CO

10h

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor provides supervisory leadership to crews in an assigned geographic area and is responsible for safety and environmental programs, compliance with company procedures and government regulations, budget development and management, employee training and development, and relevant administrative functions. The role provides leadership and technical guidance to compressor and pipeline personnel and oversees operations across multiple locations. It also manages regulatory and Operator Qualification requirements, budgets, projects, equipment operation and maintenance, third-party work, and operational planning and documentation. The supervisor must be available to respond to emergency situations at any hour, carry a company-provided cell phone, and support projects outside normal working hours as required. The position requires travel averaging up to 30%, sometimes including overnight and weekend travel, and the employee must live within 40 miles of the Grand Junction, Colorado office. Work takes place outdoors in all environmental conditions and includes frequent confined-space entry and work at elevations. A drug screen and background check are required after an offer and before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of work experience with mechanical and pipeline systems in the natural gas industry.
Employee supervisory and asset management skills.
Knowledge and experience in pipeline, measurement, and compressor station operations.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases and liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers; must maintain the license.
Computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and company software.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage crews at multiple locations and multiple tasks daily.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead toward operational excellence.
Customer focus in working with engineering, field operations, and internal and external groups.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision, including in a remote-supervision environment.
Ability to work on a team, take direction, follow established schedules and work rules, and focus on details.
Ability to perform required duties with little or no direct supervision and to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to withstand extreme conditions and work outdoors in all environmental conditions, including adverse weather.
Ability to frequently enter confined spaces and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to see, hear, walk, and talk effectively.
Must live within a 40-mile radius of the Grand Junction, Colorado office.
Must be available to respond during working and non-working hours as needed and to emergency callouts.
Ability to travel, anticipated up to 30% on average, with occasional overnight and weekend travel.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate-level or undergraduate degree in a technical field; additional technical education or training is a plus.
Experience developing and managing expense and capital budgets.
Experience supervising crews responsible for pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement stations.
Knowledge of natural gas engineering and operating procedures.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
Knowledge of company policies, procedures, practices, regulatory requirements, and tariff requirements.
Knowledge of DOT Part 192.

Responsibilities

Manage PHMSA and other regulatory requirements and assist with inspections and audits for the assigned area.
Monitor and implement company procedures, standards, and best practices.
Oversee safety, environmental and governmental compliance, employee training and development, facility security, technical support, and personnel functions in the assigned area.
Ensure Operator Qualification Program requirements are met for contract and company employees.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to compressor and pipeline personnel; plan and direct activities at multiple locations.
Create, manage, plan, and forecast capital and O&M budgets for the assigned area.
Participate in developing O&M and site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Oversee operation and maintenance of equipment and systems, including instrumentation, pumps, vessels, pipelines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, and seals.
Oversee construction, maintenance, and other third-party work on company property or rights-of-way to protect company interests.
Manage cash flow and monitor and control costs.
Supervise operations to meet goals within budget and staffing; organize workloads and assignments, review progress, and adjust priorities and schedules to complete work efficiently and on time.
Assist with AFE project preparation, scheduling, cost monitoring, and project completion.
Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
Develop short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for compressor and pipeline operations.
Support project management and business development as needed.
Organize work for timely completion and complete applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and company tariff requirements.
Communicate and work professionally with employees, management, vendors, customers, and other contacts.
Maintain dependable attendance and a high level of job performance, with regard for personal safety and the safety of company assets, employees, and the public.
Respond to emergencies at any hour and carry required equipment, tools, forms, policies, regulations, and manuals.
Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during working and non-working hours as required, including emergency project support.
Work non-traditional hours and travel overnight or on weekends as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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
401(k) with employer and employee contributions
Company-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Voluntary benefit plans