Operations Supervisor

About the role

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations team, maintenance and regulatory compliance. This position will require expansive pipeline knowledge to assess various pipeline issues, demonstrate sound judgement and recommend corrective measures.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Operations team with direction on daily responsibilities
• Adhere to state, local and company HSE practices and lead the team’s safety training initiatives to ensure all current mandated certifications are successfully completed
• Implement and manage the following Plans and Programs:
  • WWM’s Emergency Response Plan
  • WWM’s Public Awareness Program
  • WWM’s Operations and Maintenance Manual
  • WWM’s Damage Prevention and One-Call Program
  • WWM’s Drug and Alcohol Program
  • WWM’s Gas Measurement Standard Operating Procedures
  • Site Specific Operating Procedures
  • WWM’s Pipeline Integrity Program
  • WWM’s Operator Qualification Program
• Conduct talent management reviews with employees
• Collaborate with Engineering team to develop purging and commissioning plans/procedures
• Ensure that recurring scheduled maintenance is completed and documented on a timely basis as well as submittal of any emergency or periodic reporting obligations
• Manage small scope capital projects (new interconnects, maintenance capex projects, etc.)
• Ensure we are operating within the guidelines of our operating permits
• Manage loss and unaccounted for gas
• Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and ensure operating expenses are within budgetary guidelines
• Represent the Company during communications with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
• Promote a team culture that upholds the highest Company standards related to safety compliance, regulatory procedures and company tariff requirements
• Communicate regularly with Gas Schedulers and Gas Control Center
• Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel
• Identify improvements to and oversee the Company’s Health and Safety Program
• Responsible for directing a culture prioritizing health, safety and environmental consciousness and awareness
• Act as the company’s subject matter expert related to HSE compliance, performance, activities and trends as well as provide guidance to senior management where applicable
• Communicate concerns, audit findings, and strategic solutions for corrective action to senior leaders which align with regulatory compliance and company objectives
• Develop and maintain health and safety procedures for the company
• Develop and maintain Health and Safety training material, including competency assessments
• Develop/compile monthly safety meeting material and distribute it to workgroup supervisors
• Conduct and document monthly safety meetings with direct reports
• Manage communication and interactions with external stakeholders including government agencies, community groups, HSE professionals
• Ability to travel and other duties as necessary

Requirements

• Associate degree; B.S. degree in Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years of industry experience in gas, oil or similar utility industry; Management experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understand economic evaluation for midstream gathering, processing, and transmission projects
• Self-motivated and reliable, requiring minimal supervision
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience with MS Office, SCADA, Allen Bradley systems required
• Knowledge of DOT regulatory compliance requirements associated with a gas transmission pipeline
• Flexible to respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
• Must be willing to travel to project locations as required
• May work in low-lit areas
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, occasionally
• Must be able to occasionally enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.

Benefits

• Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings