Supervisor-Technical Services

Primary purpose:

To supervise the technical support for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of crude oil, natural gas, and carbon dioxide pipeline system operations, pump stations, compressors, and all related equipment, and the supervision of multiple operating personnel.   Directly responsible for employee performance, training, and development.  Also responsible for contributing to the safety and environmental programs, regulatory, and O&M compliance. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the technical support, including technical support staff, within a geographic region.
• Directly responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, pumps, vessels, pipelines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.
• Ensure the repair, modification, and maintenance of appropriate equipment, systems, and assets including the scheduling of such tasks.
• Monitor and refine programs, procedures, and equipment to ensure a safe environment exists for employees, customers, and the public.
• Review and recommend technological advancements for field operations.
• Manage all PHMSA and regulatory requirements, and be prepared to assist during any inspections or audits for the area of responsibility.
• Support the implementation of remote equipment analysis tools and processes.
• Monitor and implement company procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in the safety program including the identification, reporting, and correcting of safety and environmental concerns.
• Ensure environmental and governmental compliance related to the equipment within the supervisor’s region.
• Lead employee training and development for direct reports.
• Ensure that all requirements on the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program are met for both contract and company employees. 
• 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.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by internal personnel or third parties.
• Assist with AFE project preparation, scheduling, monitoring projects costs and project completion.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Develop short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the equipment analyst team. 
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements.
• Respond to emergency situations at any hour of the day or night. This includes and may not be limited to being in possession of required equipment and tools, designated forms, policies, regulations, and manuals.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks. 
• Manage personnel-related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support, and completing administrative paperwork as needed.  
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics, and safety discipline. 
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of regulatory compliance. 
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of employees, company assets, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum requirements: 

Education:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years direct work experience with technical support for crude oil/gas p