Pipeline Operations Supervisor - Eagle Ford

ConocoPhillips•Kenedy, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipeline Operations Supervisor is responsible for the team execution of the asset integrity, flow assurance, and DOT compliance programs for over 3500 miles of operated pipelines across the entire Eagle Ford asset. This position provides direction to Pipeline Operations Foremen and DOT/CP Lead position and ensures that all pipeline operating plans are executed within timelines and targets while adhering to all company and governmental policies, procedures, and regulations. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to PHMSA-Regulated Employee requirements. It also serves as the GCR Pipeline Program Director for regulated pipelines. This position is based in Kenedy, TX. Candidates must currently reside or willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Kenedy, TX.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Current/valid driver’s license
10 or more years of oil and gas industry experience including gas/oil production, gathering, separation & processing, chemical processing, refining, or related experience
3 or more years of experience and knowledge of valve, piping and pipeline equipment
Intermediate level of proficiency with using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Currently reside or willing to relocate within a 40-mile driving radius of Kenedy, TX
Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to be on call outside of standard working hours
Willing and able to travel up to 25% (with or without reasonable accommodations)

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in pipeline operations
2 or more years of supervisory experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
Intermediate level of proficiency in pipeline procedures, policies, and DOT regulations
Intermediate level of proficiency in digital solutions (e.g. SAP, Spotfire, PowerBI, Web Apps, etc.)
Experience working with IT and/or data scientists in support of data management and data analytics
Basic understanding of engineering products such as Basis of Design, facility layouts, P&ID’s, etc.
Basic understanding of pipeline integrity programs and risk assessment techniques
Track record of controlling cost and managing budgets
Ability to handle a large volume of diverse tasks
Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability working within multi-discipline teams internally and externally to achieve consensus and alignment
Individual that is willing to accept risks and aggressively think "outside the box" to pursue continuous improvement
Takes an active role in acquiring, developing, and retaining a high-performing, highly engaged team
Uncompromising adherence and commitment to ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Values (Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork)

Responsibilities

Leading a diverse operations workgroup including Pipeline Operators, Specialists, and Foremen that conduct chemical pigging, paraffin pigging, flowline cleanouts, stagnant line management, sales gas cleaning and drying, in-line inspections, cathodic protection program, project support, and DOT management
Leading the Eagle Ford Regulated Pipeline Program and serving as a strategic member of the L48 Regulated Pipeline Program, to include Developing and implementing new programs and procedures as needed, including managing semi-annual reviews with our global corporate SME and pipeline regulatory consultant to update all L48 Regulated Pipeline Programs in response to regulatory changes
Leading/supporting external and internal audits, assessments, inspections, or communication to external agencies
Briefing management on the state of pipeline regulatory compliance and other pipeline issues
Proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce costs and improve flow assurance: Working closely with Asset Integrity to ensure pipelines are maintained in alignment with Development and Operational expectations
Work closely with Production and Mainline Operations to ensure pipelines have minimal restrictions while minimizing cost and facility upsets
Being an active and visible safety leader: Participating in field leadership team (FLT) auditing including Life-saving rules (LSR) verification during critical tasks
Responding to emergencies and first aid calls
Managing data and documentation: Leveraging data to monitor program performance and prepare reports for internal and external compliance assurance
Leading the Eagle Ford Regulated Pipeline Program implementation and execution, including verification that assurance program requirements are being carried out and documented by all needed BU teams
Managing asset DOT Compliance Work across groups (Asset Integrity, Production Operations, Mainline, IOC, Maintenance, Base Engineering, L48 Regulated Pipeline group, etc.) to achieve goals.