Position Summary:
The Supervisor - Operations is responsible for leading a team of operations personnel (Pipeline Techs, Mechanics, I&E
Techs, Corrosion, etc.) near McAlester, Oklahoma. Support operations, technical, and maintenance activities and support project
management activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Under minimal supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in natural gas compressor
equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels.
- Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to operate compressor station using a PLC control system
- Recognizes equipment abnormalities. Communicates with maintenance regarding significant repairs.
- Responsible for recording of parameter values, completion of operating reports, notification of environmental deviations,
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Significant mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information in operating and equipment manuals.
- Physical capabilities of standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders and stairs, stretching, reaching over shoulder height,
- Monitors operations daily to maximize efficiency.
- Plans and schedules work for employees.
- Purchases materials for plant operations.
- Monitors operating expense and cost control.
- Builds and maintains CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
- Trains and develops skills of existing and new employees.
- Prepares regularly scheduled reports of operations.
- Develops and implements operating procedures.
- Attends Safety meetings and is an active leader in safety programs.
- Complies with company policies concerning regulatory compliance.
- Participates in company provided training.
- Must possess good people skills.
- Ability to delegate duties and assignments
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Eight (8) years' directly related experience in the operations and maintenance of a hydrocarbon system and associated
- Valid State Driver's License.
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
- Extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance of hydrocarbon systems to assist in coordinating and/or
- Knowledge in the requirements of applicable local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of company activities and business practices and procedures.
- Ability to complete assessment of facilities in relation to O&M, H&S and Environmental standards and procedures.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills addressing and executing solutions to complex problems.
- Strong understanding of project management techniques with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities,
- Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Ability to train and develop staff, provide constructive performance feedback and appraisals and take appropriate
- Ability to operate as a self-starter with individual drive and initiative to start, develop and complete projects and
- Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels of the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with internal clients and external
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company's ethics code of conduct and
- Respect and follow safety policies and regulations; scan the environment for objects or people who may pose a safety
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to exert in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force regularly to move
- May be required to lift fifty (50) pounds or more.
- Ability to operate a personal computer.
- Ability to view computer screen for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing,
- Ability to move about unrestricted and follow safety and emergency response procedures and regulations.
- May be required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for reasonable periods of time.
- Ability to travel long distances in a motor vehicle.
- Ability to work in areas with limited access or cramped spaces.
- On a routine basis, may climb ladders, walkways and scaffolds.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to work with or near hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to travel frequently via truck (some overnight) to locations throughout the system to monitor equipment and
- Ability to work outdoors in weather extremes and near equipment alongside potentially high noise levels.
- Ability to carry a cell phone while on-call and respond to call-outs, potentially including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and return to work while off duty.
- Ability to work non-standard work hours (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) occasionally, as
- Based on business requirements, may be assigned to shiftwork.