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Kinder Morgan Operations Supervisor in UNION DALE, Pennsylvania
Operations Supervisor
Job ID #: 28497 Location: PA-UNION DALE
Functional Area: Management Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: High School Diploma
RC/Department: 5745 -GPL-E-STATIONS 317/319/321/323 :KMPL
Position Description
The Operations Supervisor position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Clifford Compressor Station 321 located between Union Dale and Lenox at 124 Tennessee Gas Road, Union Dale, Pennsylvania 18470. This position also supervises our Troy, Wyalusing and Hawley compressor stations. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide supervisory leadership to crews in assigned geographic area. Responsible for the safety and environmental programs, compliance with company procedures and government regulations, development and management of budgets, employee training and development and overview of administrative functions relevant to the work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide supervisory leadership to crews in assigned geographic area.
Responsible for safety and environmental programs, compliance with company procedures and government regulations, development and management of budgets, employee training and development and overview of administrative functions relevant to the work
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of process equipment, instrumentation, pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment
Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of pumps, exchangers, engines and associated equipment at compressor stations and pipelines
Install, repair, service and maintain instrumentation, valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances and associated equipment
Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way and gathering or storage areas, including, but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.
Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs and operate equipment (i.e., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, generators, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.)
Represent the Company during contacts with landowner / tenants, public officials / emergency officials and at local meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (i.e., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors
Perform governmental compliance activities (OSHA, DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USF, etc.)
Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns
Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans
Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE / SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
Prior supervisory experience or a minimum of five years of experience in the natural gas industry
Knowledge of Company procedures and government regulations relevant to pipeline operations
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record to be insurable by the Company insurance carrier
Subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to plan, organize, document, prioritize and complete work efficiently
Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis
Must be able to communicate, verbally and in writing, in English
Strong commitment to safety
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals
Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems and other company software
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements
Demonstrate performance and leadership toward operational excellence.
Must have good attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.
Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work in low-lit areas
Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
Depending upon the location and workload, travel may be required
Field activities may include walking to and among work and/or constructions sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment and working in confined spaces
Must be available for responding to emergency situations on a 24/7 basis
PREFERRED EDUCATION: (Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position.)
Preference may be given to candidates with college degrees, especially a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or similar programs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.