Supervisor, Pipeline Maintenance

LyondellBasell North America•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The North Pipeline Maintenance Supervisor directs and monitors pipeline maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of Equistar Pipeline and compliance with safety requirements and regulations. The supervisor develops a well-rounded workforce with appropriate skills and training, identifies performance deficiencies and improvement opportunities, and takes appropriate action. The role supports capital projects and other departments as needed and participates in emergency response contingency plans. It provides positive leadership by modeling expected conduct, setting expectations, maintaining accountability, and giving timely performance feedback through dialogue and coaching.

Requirements

High school diploma.
10 or more years of experience in the pipeline industry, with an emphasis on maintenance and operations.
Typically at least 2 years of leadership experience in the pipeline, underground storage, petrochemical, or refinery industry.
Working knowledge of pipeline system maintenance, construction, and operation.
Knowledge of pipeline regulations and their applicability to pipeline systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others, with strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
Strong independent decision-making skills.
Ability to understand and adhere to strict environmental, health, safety, security, and quality policies.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors year-round in various weather conditions.
Willingness and availability to respond to high-priority or emergency activities outside the normal work schedule.
Strong computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Supervise technicians to ensure the maintenance routine work list is developed, reviewed, and executed.
Manage assigned pipeline and pipeline right-of-way maintenance activities, pipeline repairs, and improvement projects.
Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, including State, DOT, and PHMSA regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Support internal and external compliance reviews.
Oversee ordering of general maintenance materials and review and approve purchases of expense-related materials.
Implement the EPO IMP program, including planning, ILI execution, hydrostatic testing, and anomaly investigations.
Support the initiation, development, and implementation of capital projects.
Coordinate and schedule activities with operators, maintenance personnel, contractors, and planners; communicate schedules, track execution, and report progress to affected parties and management.
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities, including scheduling manpower, equipment, and materials, and maintain interdepartmental communication.
Maintain reliability, effective utilization, and cost effectiveness of pipeline maintenance operations.
Provide input for annual expense and capital budgets for pipeline maintenance and operations, and manage expenses.
Analyze maintenance performance and recommend strategic and tactical changes to achieve business objectives.
Ensure HSE compliance for pipeline maintenance operations and maintain safe operations, work environments, and employee and contractor performance.
Lead incident and emergency response activities and participate in spill drills and exercises.
Provide operational reports to management, identify and recommend opportunities, and implement improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Develop employee skills and training, address performance deficiencies, and provide leadership, accountability, and performance feedback.