Operations Supervisor; Minneola, KS

Operations Supervisor (Minneola, KS)

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• Manage all PHMSA and other regulatory agency requirements and be prepared to assist during any inspections or audits of assigned facilities.
• Monitor and implement company procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Responsible for safety program, environmental compliance, governmental compliance, employee training and development, facility security, technical support and personnel functions.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to compressor and pipeline personnel, and oversee the planning and direction of activities at multiple locations within the area.
• Create, manage, plan and forecast the Capital and O&M Budgets for the area of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of O&M procedures, site specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, pumps, vessels, pipelines, compressors, auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities and other functions performed by third parties on company property or in company right‑of‑way areas in order to protect company interests.
• Responsible for cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
• Supervise operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds.
• Prioritize job tasks and develop work schedules to efficiently utilize manpower resources.
• Perform Project Management tasks including AFE project preparation, scheduling, monitoring projects costs, and project completion reports.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Develop short‑ and long‑range plans, goals and objectives for compressor stations, pipeline, and storage operations.
• Provide support to project management and business development, as needed.
• Organize work for timely completion.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism including but not limited to other employees, all levels of management, vendors and customers.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of job performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Respond to emergency situations at any hour of the day or night.
• Carry a company‑provided communication device (cell phone/pager) and respond during working hours, and non‑working hours as required (e.g., willing and able to support projects 24 hours per day in case of emergencies).
• May be required to work non‑traditional hours.
• Will require some out‑of‑town nights and weekend travel, as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Minimum five (5) years working experience in compressor stations, gas storage facilities, and pipeline systems in the natural gas industry.
• Employee supervisory and asset management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high and low pressure piping systems.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• Good computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations and multiple tasks on a daily basis.
• Solid communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead towards operational…