Supervisor - Area Operations

About the role

Supervises the day-to-day execution of area operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations within assigned facilities or geographic areas. Provides direction to a small team responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining plant systems and equipment in alignment with production targets and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality, and production activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors, and associated systems.
• Cook up operational activities to meet production, throughput, and reliability targets.
• Identify and address operational issues to maintain continuity and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, PHMSA, EPA) and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing safe work practices, conducting safety observations, and supporting incident prevention.
• Support implementation of minor process or equipment improvements to enhance performance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in plant operations, field operations, or process operations.
• Experience in oil & gas, midstream operations, or industrial environments preferred.
• Prior experience providing work direction, mentoring, or informal leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED typically required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Process Technology, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations, process systems, and field operations within the oil & gas or energy industry.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to plant operations.
• Knowledge of equipment such as compressors, pumps, pipelines, and control systems.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, maintenance practices, and operational workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues and maintain system performance.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with field teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational activities.
• Ability to interpret operational data and support decision-making within defined scope.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, SCADA, and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to supervise and direct day-to-day plant operations and team activities.
• Ability to identify and resolve general operational issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Ability to apply established processes while recommending incremental improvements.

Skills

• Knowledge of plant operations, process systems, and field operations within the oil & gas or energy industry.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to plant operations.
• Knowledge of equipment such as compressors, pumps, pipelines, and control systems.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, maintenance practices, and operational workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues and maintain system performance.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with field teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational activities.
• Ability to interpret operational data and support decision-making within defined scope.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems, SCADA, and operational reporting tools.
• Ability to supervise and direct day-to-day plant operations and team activities.
• Ability to identify and resolve general operational issues and escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Ability to apply established processes while recommending incremental improvements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$108,000.00 - $162,000.00

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend work as needed.