Supervisor-Ops (Athens/Spartanburg-Belton Terminals)

Kinder Morgan•Spartanburg, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinder Morgan Southeast Terminals Supervisor-Ops reports to the Manager-Ops and is responsible for the day-to-day safe, efficient, and economical operation and general maintenance of property, facilities, and assets. The base work location is at the KMST Spartanburg or Athens terminals. The position coordinates and supervises Terminal Operators, Technicians, and Coordinator-Ops (if applicable), and manages employee performance, schedules, overtime, time off, timesheets, expenses, hiring, onboarding, training, and other personnel matters. The Supervisor-Ops maintains working knowledge of regulatory and company operating requirements; participates in inspections and audits; and coordinates with regulatory agencies, company departments, landowners, the public, customers, shippers, and emergency response agencies. The role serves as Incident Commander and Qualified Individual during emergency responses and leads the Emergency Response Team, coordinating with the Operations Manager and, when necessary, the Kinder Morgan Crisis Support Team. It maintains reports and records related to operations, maintenance, right-of-way matters, safety, regulatory compliance, and employee administration. The Supervisor-Ops also serves as a local customer contact for Business Development, ensures compliance with operating procedures, laws, regulations, security plans, and process safety requirements, and oversees inventory-related operations, budgets, procurement, and assigned projects. The position assists the Manager-Ops with required plans and may relieve the Manager-Ops when needed. The work involves indoor and outdoor settings in all weather conditions. The employee must be available on call and able to work extended hours as required, particularly during emergencies or equipment and service interruptions. Physical activities include walking on uneven terrain, climbing steps and in and out of excavations, driving on public roads and unpaved right-of-way areas, and monitoring computer screens and printed reports. A drug screen and complete background check are required after an offer and before employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend written material, perform work-related mathematical calculations, and understand and apply calculation results.
Experience with and knowledge of procedures for operating and maintaining a liquid pipeline system, including regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.
Effective leadership and supervisory skills, with experience as a supervisor or the ability to learn supervisory skills.
Organizational skills to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others and take direction and supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn office and operating automation skills.
Ability to organize information and communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with coworkers, contractors, government officials, and customers.
Ability to walk over uneven and unpaved terrain in all weather and lighting conditions.
Ability to climb steps to access tanks and climb into and out of excavations for inspections or repair, construction, or environmental emergency response activities.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle on public roads and unpaved pipeline right-of-way areas in all weather conditions.
Ability to read computer screens and printed reports showing graphs and operational activity.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary and be on call and report as needed.
Visual, hearing, and oral communication abilities to monitor activity and communicate effectively with employees, regulatory agency employees, management, and the public.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after receiving an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Relevant two-year or four-year degree.
Three to five years of work history with terminal operations and maintenance and utility right-of-way maintenance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise Terminal Operators, Technicians, and Coordinator-Ops (if applicable) to safely and efficiently operate and maintain terminals and associated facilities.
Manage employee performance, work schedules, overtime, paid time off, timesheets, expense reports, selection, onboarding, training, discipline, and other personnel matters.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and company operating requirements; participate in inspections and audits; and coordinate with agencies, company departments, landowners, the public, customers, shippers, and emergency response agencies.
Serve as Incident Commander and Qualified Individual for emergency responses and lead the Emergency Response Team; coordinate responses with the Operations Manager and activate the Kinder Morgan Crisis Support Team when necessary.
Prepare and maintain reports, records, diagrams, and other documentation concerning right-of-way, maintenance, operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and employee administration.
Maintain at least annual contact with right-of-way property owners and participate in or negotiate discussions concerning issues with property owners in the area of responsibility.
Function as the local customer contact for Business Development.
Ensure compliance with applicable L-O&M procedures, laws and regulations, and Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements at covered facilities.
Administer local and company Facility Security Plans, including security assessments and risk aversion.
Understand inventory management and coordinate terminal operations affecting product quality assurance and measurement.
Manage operating expenses, monitor capital and expense budgets, approve invoices, follow procurement guidelines, and maintain adequate facility inventories.
Initiate and complete work projects assigned to the area.
Assist the Manager-Ops in maintaining, updating, and complying with required plans.
Relieve the Manager-Ops when away from the area, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.