Operations Supervisor – Eunice, LA

Are you an energetic and team-oriented leader focused on commitment to customers and a dedication to excellence and innovation? Do you have a proven ability to supervise both people and processes? Do you have a demonstrated ability and desire to lead, grow, learn, and apply new skills? Do you a have proven record of motivating, engaging, coaching and open communication with your team members? Do you have a demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and lead change?

If this describes you, check us out. Kinder Morgan, Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks.

We are seeking a proven leader with relevant skills and experience to join our team based out of our Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline (KMLP) compressor station in Eunice, LA. Kinder Morgan offers a great benefits package including, incentive bonus, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a pension plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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 the budgets, employee training and development and overview of administrative functions relevant to the work

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversees the operation and maintenance of our Eunice, LA and Gueydan, LA Compressor Stations to ensure their safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Ensures the implementation and enforcement of all company guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for safety program, environmental compliance, governmental compliance, employee training and development, facility security and personnel functions.
• Provide leadership and oversee the planning and direction of activities at multiple locations within the area.
• Manage, plan and forecast the Capital and O&M Budgets for the area of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of O&M procedures, site specific procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Set the objectives for the preparation of the operating and capital budgets for area of responsibility and reviews the status of the monthly forecasting during the fiscal year.
• Reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Develops short and long-term plans, goals and objectives within the Area operations.
• Remains current on developments in the field.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting pipeline operations.
• Ensures current security measures protect company assets while preserving the safety of the general public, customers, and company personnel.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Oversees general pipeline maintenance and DOT compliance activities within the area of responsibility.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A two or four year college degree in a technical area preferred

Experience

• Knowledge of the company procedures and government regulations relevant to pipeline operations
• Prior supervisory experience; or a minimum of 5 years experience in the natural gas industry

Certifications, licenses, registrations

• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.

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 multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Good communications skills
• Strong commitment to safety and have active participation in the safety program
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, 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 be able to work with a team, take direction from managers, keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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.