TECHNICAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR (NEW CANEY, TX)

Kinder Morgan • New Caney, TX

126d

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products. Kinder Morgan has a terrific opportunity for the person who is ready to take their career to the next level. We offer a challenging, but rewarding environment with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree or 5-7 years equivalent level experience.
• Five (5) years supervisory maintenance experience with mechanical and pipeline systems.
• Knowledge to provide technical guidance, problem resolution and design support for the operations and maintenance of natural gas compressor facilities focusing primarily on rotating equipment, controls, and facility systems.
• A high level of understanding of plant control systems.
• A high level of understanding of engine exhaust emissions and emissions testing requirements.
• Ability to analyze and review equipment and facility performance identifying opportunities for improvement through developing enhanced operating/maintenance procedures and equipment modifications, additions or replacement.
• Knowledge and communications skills to provide technical advice and support to field operations personnel.
• Experience to analyze equipment failures and develop corrective actions.
• Ability to work with plant management to identify technical training needs and assist in the development and implementation of training programs.
• Develop business case in support of equipment modification (MOC), additions and/or replacements.
• Ability to develop and or review project scopes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead a highly technical staff spread out at multiple locations.
• Good computer skills to include specifically the ability to utilize Maximo, Comet, and company budgeting software.
• Employee supervisory and asset management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead toward operational excellence.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations and other internal and external groups.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Required to work outside in all environmental conditions.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Will be required to carry a company-provided cell phone, available to respond to call-outs as required, live within a reasonable distance from call-out locations in order to respond to call-outs in a timely manner.
• Able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
• Able to manage a budget to include tracking committed costs, forecasted costs, and actual spending.

Nice To Haves

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screen prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership activities, plans, executes, and forecasts the maintenance budgets for area of responsibility.
• Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations to accomplish repair projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree