Supervisor, Operations

Job Type:

Regular

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

The Supervisor, Operations, leads a team of employees and manages assets, including pipeline and facility operations, maintenance, internal projects, regulatory requirements, safety, and financial controls. The individual in this role liaisons with customers and contractors and assures that goals and objectives align with the organizational and commercial needs and operations are conducted in a safe, compliant, and reliable manner.

This is a field-based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment.  This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.  #Plains

Key Responsibilities:  

Operations Management

• Implements initiatives within the team, including operating policies, and contributes to organization policies.

• Partners with Manager to review the business strategy and executes the strategy within their team.

• Recommends improvements to processes and systems to meet current operational needs.

• Evaluates potential approaches and policies in response to critical information.

• Manages team and assures costs and projects have a significant impact on the district’s business results.

• Maximizes existing transportation and storage assets.

• Directs the deployment of a mix of resources across the team.

• Partners with the Manager to resolve complex or unusual business problems.

• Endorses priorities and provides guidance to the district when implementing action plans.

• Implements changes due to needs and/or industry trends, including people, process, and systems.

Operations Management System

• Sponsors and endorses OMS, by demonstrating commitment to safety and continuous improvement through actions that reinforce the overall program.

Manage Performance & Develop People

• Builds effective relationships with leaders and employees to increase influence, motivate employees, and create high performing teams.

• Sets clear expectations, provides resources, gives direction, and helps employees to focus on and prioritize their goals.

• Conducts ongoing conversations, including coaching, feedback, and check-ins.  

• Manages performance, leads performance discussions, and consistently models Plains’ values and behaviors.

• Practices succession planning and works with HR and leaders to identify the best successors.

• Seeks to keep employees engaged by looking for opportunities where employees can continue to grow and develop. 

• Conducts developmental conversations, creates a development plan, and provides developmental activities for employees to grow.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensures rigorous compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and industry-specific regulations in all electrical and integration activities.

• Works closely with regulatory bodies to maintain adherence to industry standards.

• Conducts regular safety audits and implements corrective actions to enhance safety measures within operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience in petroleum transportation and/or storage business or in lieu of degree a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in petroleum transportation and/or storage business 

• Able to interact with Plain’s leaders and employees, build strong relationships at all levels and across all the team and district, and articulate business focus and initiatives.

• Able to partner, collaborate, and influence within the team and district. 

• Demonstrated business acumen and able to describe the business impact of projects and