Supervisor - Area Operations

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor - NGP Area Operations provides leadership and oversight for field operations personnel responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline (NGP) assets within the assigned area. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, developing employees, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety programs, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include leading daily operations activities, managing workforce performance, establishing clear roles and expectations, and ensuring the effective execution of maintenance, integrity, emergency response, and reliability programs. The Supervisor - NGP Area Operations supports the planning and execution of capital and maintenance projects by coordinating with Engineering, Projects, Integrity, and other support organizations to minimize operational impacts and achieve desired business outcomes.

The position serves a broad customer base and acts as a critical liaison between field operations, Engineering, Projects, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills to effectively prioritize work, allocate resources, and respond to changing operational conditions while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability, environmental stewardship, and cost management.

Additionally, the Supervisor is responsible for fostering employee engagement, coaching and developing future leaders, promoting a culture of accountability, and ensuring the team has the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to meet operational objectives and support the company's strategic goals.

Supervises the day-to-day execution of area operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline 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.

Ensures operational activities are executed in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and company policies. Focuses on immediate operational objectives, supporting production continuity, maintaining equipment performance, and identifying opportunities for incremental process improvements.

• Operations & Production Execution
• Oversee day-to-day pipeline operations, including monitoring system performance, equipment functionality, and production activities.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of pipelines, processing equipment, compressors, and associated systems.
• Coordinate operational activities to meet production, throughput, and reliability targets.
• Identify and address operational issues to maintain continuity and minimize downtime.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
• 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.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented within scope.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to permit, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
• Maintenance Coordination & Reliability
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and execute routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and support identification of reliability issues.
  
  Ensure timely resolution of maintenance work orders and operational issues.
• Support implementation of minor process or equipment improvements to enhance performance.
• Operations & Process Execution
• Lead day-to-day workflow prioritization, scheduling, and execution for operations personnel.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and recommend incremental improvements to operational processes, efficiency, and safety practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with field operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety teams to support operational…