Operations Supervisor – Franklinton, LA

Kinder Morgan 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.

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.

The Operations Supervisor is currently based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Franklinton Compressor Station Number 5122 located at 42621 Highway 16, Franklinton, LA 70438. This position also supports our TOCA Compressor Station 5110 located at 2400 Bayou Road, Saint Bernard, LA 70085.

This position is currently posted at both the Franklinton and TOCA/St Bernard locations. Please apply to only one posting location.

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Primary Purpose:

Provide supervisory leadership to crews in assigned geographic area including two compressor stations in Franklinton, LA and St. Bernard, LA. 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 areas

- Ability to supervise, communicate, schedule, and lead direct reports

- 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 pipeline transmission facilities to ensure their safe, reliable, and efficient operation

- 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, 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 landowners / 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 and maintain all applicable documentation and record keeping

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

Position Requirements

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

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record to be insurable by the Company insurance carrier

- Subject to license or certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company

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 effectively 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

Physical Demands:

- Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies and/or Company Policy

- Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways

- 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, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively

Working Conditions:

- May work in low-lit areas

- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions

- Travel between multiple locations required

- Must be available for shift work when applicable

- Field activities may include walking to and among work and/or constructions sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, and working in confined spaces

- Must be available for responding to emergency situations on a 24/7 basis

PREFERRED EDUCATION: (Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position.)

- Preference may be given to candidates with college degrees, especially a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or similar programs.

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.