Crew Leader - LNG – Savannah, GA

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

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.

Primary Purpose

- Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective operation of the equipment, systems and infrastructure at Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import and export terminal

- Plans and schedules work crews, contractors and construction support services to meet deadlines

- Operate the terminal within production limits, alarms and key performance indicators

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

- Plan, organize and direct personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Terminal in a safe, dependable and efficient manner

- Provide leadership and management of approximately 5-10 operations team members that form one of four teams that will staff and operate the terminal 24 hours a day, seven days a week

- Provide effective leadership for employee development, document and review performance of employees, make employment action recommendations

- Know and educate employees on company policies and procedures

- Ensure the regulatory and company training requirements are met for self and employees

- Continuously observe Terminal processes and recommend process improvements

- Supervise the operation of the plant equipment in the most efficient manner possible while ensuring the overall process safety

- Coordinate with Gas Control to avoid and/or minimize adverse impacts on the operation of the Terminal and our customers

- Ensure the accurate measurement of liquefied natural gas entering the Terminal as well as the accurate measurement of the natural gas being delivered from the Terminal to delivery points on other pipelines.

- Assist with security of the Terminal

- Be prepared to execute emergency response activities at all times

- Work with the Operations Supervisor to ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations

- Monitor and implement Health/Safety/ Security/ Environmental (HSSE) processes (Hot Work, Permit to Work, Confined Space, etc.)

- Assist in the planning, administration and control of capital and maintenance budgets.

- Assist in the planning, directing and control of contracted resources.

- Review technical drawings and documents and provide guidance to the LNG Operations Engineering group

- This supervisory position is expected to have a hands on approach, (performing rounds, minor maintenance and plant operations) working 12 hour shifts on a rotating shift schedule with a potential for overtime.

- Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education:

- High School Diploma or GED

- An Associate's degree or equivalent related experience is desired

Experience / Specific Knowledge

- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience

- A minimum of 2 years of industry experience operating a liquefied natural gas terminal or similar process; experience and/or knowledge with pertinent process equipment (i.e., centrifugal pumps, reciprocating compressors, etc.)

- Familiarity with all applicable governmental regulations and company specifications and policies

- Work management system experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

- Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

- May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

- Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job

- Successful completion of background check and drug screen prior to hire

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

- Good computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software)

- Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews and multiple tasks on a daily basis

- Demonstrated ability to lead towards operational excellence

- Strong customer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations, and other internal and external groups

- Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize and adhere to established work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

- Ability to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision

- Must be able to speak and understand English

- Strong interpersonal skills Ability to manage a work group and be a working member of the team.

- Ability to develop effective relationships and promote teamwork, foster open expression of ideas and opinions, provide and accept constructive feedback, and be an active listener

- Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to convey information that is clear, concise, accurate and tactful

- Ability to maintain detailed records; Proficient in the use of computers for maintaining records and e-mail communications

- Strong planning and organizational skills Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and conduct work/jobs, meetings and training sessions as well as shift turn over meetings

- Ability to effectively lead others in the completion of work; Motivate coach, and develop teams

- Ability to identify and use appropriate resources (people, equipment, and materials) to achieve results and to gain support and commitment from others

Physical Demands

- To include but not limited to with or without reasonable accommodation;

- Enter confined spaces

- Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.

- Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet and around water.

- 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, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), climb vertical access ladders/stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds, and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.

- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

- Post offer medical examination pursuant to PHMSA 49CFR193 regulations

Working Conditions

- Must respond to and address call-outs and emergencies after regular business hours

- May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours

- Some travel will be required from time to time for training and other matters

Supervisory responsibility:

Yes

Preferred

- An Associate's degree or equivalent related experience is desired

- Thorough knowledge of company administrative and operating policies/procedures

- Training in the Incident Command System (ICS)

- CMMS experience; (Maximo preferred)

Other Responsibilities

- Project/Construction/Commissioning and Normal Operation phase responsibilities

Job level commensurate with skills and experience. 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.