Operations Supervisor - Dore Rail Terminal

Kinder Morgan•Fairview, MT

About The Position

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Dore and Sidney Rail Terminals and the reliability of rail terminal equipment, measurement practices, and compliance with safety O&M, operating, PSM, DOT, FRA, and environmental policies and procedures. The role oversees daily operations, employee scheduling, documentation, railcar loading and movement, safety practices, compliance activities, budgets, and employee development. The position may involve callouts and shift coverage and requires work outdoors and around industrial equipment, including in hazardous conditions and confined areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in railcar loading facilities.
General knowledge of processing plant operations and product shipping and receiving.
General computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of and experience with safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer- and contractor-oriented approach.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and group settings to employees and outside contractors.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to perform day-to-day operations and resolve issues.
Ability to make quick, reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; regularly lift up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transport up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 150 pounds of torque.
Ability to climb and work at various heights and in standing, sitting, lying, crouching, bending, or kneeling positions.
Ability to walk an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
Ability to work outdoors and around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment, and to climb equipment and work in confined areas.
Ability to respond to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and visually inspect work.
Ability to regularly get in and out of vehicles and ride over rough roads.
May be subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Must be able to work in hazardous conditions, including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures, and wear required safety equipment.
Must be available for callouts and shift coverage.

Nice To Haves

PSM certification.
DOT certification.
OQ certification.
FRA certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect all aspects of operations within the assigned area.
Maintain work schedules, employee timecard approvals, and on-call schedules for the assigned area.
Review daily reports for accuracy.
Respond to callouts as needed to keep operations running with minimal interruption.
Schedule pipeline pigging operations.
Report safety and environmental issues to the manager.
Develop and model safe work habits and maintain a safe work environment, including wearing appropriate PPE.
Maintain company vehicles and equipment in safe operating condition.
Identify safer and more efficient ways of performing work, with safety and O&M procedures in mind.
Support the maintenance group, including running parts and preparing equipment for service or repair.
Develop employees’ skills to improve operating performance in safety, environmental, regulatory, operations, maintenance, equipment, facilities, and teamwork.
Maintain open communication with direct reports, company personnel, and the manager.
Develop and maintain a cost-effective area budget.
Ensure DOT records and inspections are complete and current.
Ensure railcars and loading operations comply with operating procedures and FRA standards.
Manage product shipping and receiving, railcar movements within the yard, track switching, and railcar ordering and releasing.
Report excessive downtime to appropriate personnel.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Assist with annual budgets and capital projects.
Present weekly safety meetings to the work group.
Conduct and participate in field and facility audits.
Ensure assigned LMS, Maximo, OPSINFO, PSM, and DOT OQ items are completed on schedule.
Keep safety, O&Ms, and operating procedures central to all work.
Assist in other areas of operations and the business as needed.
Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.