Pipeline Supervisor

Pipeline Supervisor – Targa Resources

5 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

• Lead and direct Pipeline Technicians by scheduling assignments, monitoring progress, and providing direction, guidance and coaching. Ensure delivered assignments are completed safely, timely and correctly, and that all paperwork is completed on time and is accurate.
• Ensure Pipeline Technicians are trained in and continually follow all of Targa’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to Safety & Environmental policies, Targa’s Code of Conduct, Human Resources Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Vehicle Maintenance Procedures before performing work.
• Attend, participate and lead Safety meetings; ensure all Pipeline Technicians attend and participate in all Safety meetings and recognize positive Safety behavior.
• Lead Safety tailgate meetings to set goals, priorities and address any concerns.
• Ensure all Safety training of subordinates is completed in a timely manner and that the content is understood and applied in their day‑to‑day work.
• Direct and manage all Pipeline personnel’s work and schedules, including time‑off requests, overtime and call‑out requests.
• Be responsible for the safety and well‑being of Pipeline Technicians, leading by example in all aspects of the job and ensuring work is performed safely and accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping of assigned work areas; ensure that all assets under the supervisor’s responsibility are well‑maintained, clean, and that all safety equipment is properly and timely maintained.
• Oversee the upkeep and safe operation of company vehicles; ensure that all Pipeline Technicians operate company vehicles safely and keep up with vehicle maintenance before performing any work.
• Interview, select and hire Pipeline Technicians for short‑ or long‑term commitments.
• Budget, monitor, and control operating expenses.
• Spend 85% of your time in the field with your technicians, ensuring jobs are performed safely and that the workforce is trained properly.
• Collaborate and foster strong working relationships with various departments across Targa, including Operations, Field, Measurement, ES&H, Engineering, Commercial, and HR.

• Oversee Pipeline Technicians locating lines, correctly use line locating equipment and maintain line locating equipment.
• Lead technicians to respond 24 hours to analyze equipment problems and troubleshoot.
• Ensure responses to one call are done correctly, timely and reviewed in Korrweb.
• Oversee class locations for all pipelines and actively work on encroachment issues.
• Oversee leak detection for pipeline systems.
• Oversee pipeline integrity management system including chemical programs.
• Oversee pipeline predictive maintenance including scheduling of pigging activities.
• Develop and guide employees to have proper interaction with landowners.
• Procurement responsibilities:
  • Foster strong buying practices—order only as needed, checking inventory first.
  • Review and approve subordinate’s Corporate Card statements.
  • Timely T&E monthly submittals for all.
  • Receiving on time and with proper documentation.
  • Before-the-fact POs.
  • Timely invoice approvals.

• Be a strong ambassador for the use of Stop Work Authority.
• Conduct field reviews, observe ongoing work and review live permits, including inspecting tasks requiring Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) to ensure locks and tags are properly attached and all equipment is at a “zero energy” state.
• Provide feedback after observations, taking time to stop and address unsafe acts or conditions.
• Attend PSM audits, incident investigations and PHA revalidations offering field experience to ensure action items are correct and closable.
• Conduct Stop Work drills by randomly shutting down work for a short period of time and auditing permits and work being performed.
• Inspect perimeter fencing and gates to ensure areas are properly secured.
• Ensure extension cords are used as temporary wiring and not presenting an additional hazard.
• Fire extinguisher checks (monthly and annual inspections, replace missing or spent units, seals in place).
• Self‑contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) inspections…