P&T Operations Superintendent

About the role

CHS has an exciting opportunity at its Pipeline and Terminal (P&T) facilities centered out of Laurel, MT. We are seeking an Operations Superintendent to oversee and direct P&T operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct P&T Operations personnel, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Develop a vision for a safe and compliant operations culture and help each employee understand their role in achieving that vision.
• Ensure safe and compliant execution of operational vision.
• Joint ownership of O&M Compliance
• Ownership of operations related MOC and Enablon action items
• Ownership of, continue to develop and provide direction on the Control Room Management Program
• Coordinate maintenance and repair work with the Maintenance Superintendent
• Direct company operations so that the operational needs are met, and regulatory compliance is assured.
• Audit all compliance documents submitted by staff.
• Represent operations during internal and external audits.
• Operational Excellence SME
• Work closely with engineering staff and provide input on the scheduling and completion of major capital and expense projects.
• Evaluate project impacts on existing systems.
• Become familiar with all aspects of pipeline measurements.
• Contribute to compliance with FERC regulated oil movements.
• Understand and provide direction on scheduling. Train, oversee and backup schedulers.
• Provide support and direction of the Public Awareness and Damage Prevention Programs and will serve on committees supporting these plans and others.
• Review and approve all operational controllable expenses. Monitor and control operational costs.
• Handle contacts with landowners, customers, local civic representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and operating costs control.
• Aid in developing and modifying operating procedures.
• Travel as needed.
• Able to be on call during non-business hours.
• Able to work extended hours as needed.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Promote a strong safety culture for all employees, contractors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance to correct.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in refining or related industry
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing levels of responsibility
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university (preferred)
• 10+ years of pipeline operations/maintenance experience (preferred)
• Knowledge and application of PHMSA and OSHA regulations to pipeline operations and maintenance practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and database data entry
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written to various levels within the organization, vendors, contractors, and community correspondents
• Basic knowledge of pipeline scheduling, metering, and hydraulics
• Detailed knowledge of damage prevention and control room management
• Working knowledge of FERC requirements for common carrier pipelines
• Experience with Maximo or another CMMS (preferred)

Benefits

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.