Supervisor - Operations
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- Pipeline and Terminal Operations
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- Mar 19, 2025 Post Date
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- 2510001241 Requisition #
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Position Summary:
The Supervisor – Operations is responsible for leading a team of operations personnel (Pipeline Techs, Mechanics, I&E Techs, Corrosion, etc.) near. 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 station, including reciprocating and electrical horsepower, reciprocating compressors and other functions, systems, and 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, and equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.
- 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, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- 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
· High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
· Eight (8) years’ directly related experience in the operations and maintenance of a hydrocarbon system and associated equipment.
· Valid State Driver's License.
Working Conditions:
· 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 perform work activities.
· 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 needed or required to meet established deadlines.
· Based on business requirements, may be assigned to shiftwork.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
· 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 troubleshooting daily operations; ability to lead company response during emergency situations.
· 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, tasks and projects simultaneously.
· 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 corrective action to address performance and conduct issues.
· Ability to operate as a self-starter with individual drive and initiative to start, develop and complete projects and initiatives.
· 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 customers.
· 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 other company policies and procedures.
· Respect and follow safety policies and regulations; scan the environment for objects or people who may pose a safety risk; encourage others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.
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 objects.
· 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, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling and grasping.
· 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.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.