The Operations Supervisor position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Vicksburg Midcontinent Express Pipeline (MEP) Compressor Station located at 4585 Smith Station Road, Edwards, Mississippi 39066. This position also supervises our Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Onward compressor station located near Rolling Fork, Mississippi. 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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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

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.

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, 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