Renewable Natural Gas; RNG Operations Supervisor

Position: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Operations Supervisor
What We Are Looking For

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Supervisor reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for plant operations at Twin Bridges RNG gas processing facility. The Plant Supervisor works with the other employees to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Plant Supervisor must understand all facets of RNG processing including safety and security, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards. In-depth knowledge of plant operating procedures, equipment, maintenance protocols, governmental regulations and related technical and safety codes and standards is required.

What You Will Do

RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Manages a multi-disciplined operations team responsible for supporting 24/7 terminal environment where compliance to policy, procedures and dedication is essential to success and in a rotational shift environment, including holiday, weekends, and nights.

2. Promotes safety and environmental compliance at all times by ensuring that all safety and environmental policies and procedures are developed and enforced.

3. Monitors and controls the operation of rotating equipment, tanks, vessels, flare, compressors, natural gas process systems, and adherence to pipeline quality.to ensure personnel perform all tasks safely and adhering to the applicable operating procedure(s).

4. Coordinates staffing and provides routine maintenance and security tasks when operations schedules permit.

5. Communicates and interacts with all the plant departments, plus consult with external resources to resolve plant problems, and improve plant reliability and safety.

6. Assists with the day-to-day operations including development and management of Operational expenses and budget.

7. Identifies and recommends processes to improve operational efficiencies, eliminate call backs, manage OT, and increase safety performance based on his or her own evaluations and those of his or her subordinates.

8. Provides leadership and good judgment during recruitment and training of Operations staff for a development of a well-rounded team of professional operators suited to working in a 24/7 team environment.

9. Review and update RNG Operating Procedures and Manuals.

10. Assists with personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with regulations and company guidelines.

11. Represents the Company in industry association meetings, and at other meetings pertinent to RNG as necessary.

12. Works with Procurement and Engineering to develop specifications, bids, and select contractors for operations-related work. Directs, inspects, and approves operations work performed by contractors.

13. Assists Technicl Services in development and design of modifications to all terminal equipment.

14. Available for weekend and after hours calls from on-duty personnel pertaining to equipment repairs and outages.

15. Directs company operations for the Plant Manager during his absence from the terminal.

16. Develops spare part inventory for critical components and, when/if necessary, sharing agreements with other KM RNG company terminals to identify efficiencies and cost-effective programs.

17. Identify and recommend staffing-related activities including recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring, discipline, development, training, promotions, salary changes, leaves and terminations and discuss with the Plant Manager.

18. Develops and implements employee-training programs for skill development and regulatory compliance. Develops programs in both individual and group formats.

19. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS):

1. Education and

Certifications:

Bachelor or Associate degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline or equivalent work experience.

2.

Experience:

At least three (3) years of maintenance engineering and one (1) year of process or project engineering and an ability to display competent knowledge and a skillset in mechanical equipment operation (i.e. compressors, pumps, gauges, instrumentation, etc.)

3.

Skills:

Exceptional leadership and administrative abilities are required. An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment. Effective communicator at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Organized and able to manage multiple projects. Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

An ability to read and interpret plant drawings and schematics.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities,…