Technical Services Supervisor – Brentwood, TN

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

• Provide leadership and effective management to a team of Engineering Technicians and Controls Engineering Specialists.
• Provide technical guidance, problem resolution, design support and supervision for safe operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of natural gas compressor facilities focusing primarily on rotating equipment, controls, facility systems, and emissions regulation, all in accordance with Company Standards.
• Position supports all of Division 9 – including 37 stations and associated pipelines.
• Primary work location is Brentwood, Tennessee: however, other locations inside of Division 9 geography will be considered.
• Relocation is generally not provided.

• Supervise technicians in the analysis and review of equipment and facility performance identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze equipment failures, lead in the root cause investigation, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide guidance to the division Operations Managers around plant equipment reliability and performance.
• Provide leadership in budgeting, planning, executing, and forecasting projects for the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for leading compliance efforts in environmental regulations (RICE MACT, greenhouse gas emissions, OOOOa, Title V, etc.).
• Develop and/or approve management of change (MOC) requests for equipment modifications, additions and/or replacements.
• Develop and/or review project scopes including but not limited to drawing reviews and engineering design reviews for projects.
• Coordinate with various company personnel, contractors, and operations to accomplish various assigned projects.
• Work with Division Operations Managers to identify technical training needs for E&C Technicians and assist in the development and implementation of training programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma required.
• 4-year engineering or science degree from an accredited school is preferred.

• Prior supervisory experience is preferred or a minimum of five (5) years maintenance experience with mechanical and pipeline systems, preferably related to engine analysis and equipment automation.
• Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of natural gas compressor facilities focusing primarily on rotating equipment, controls, and facility systems. Types of equipment supported include equipment drivers (reciprocating gas engines, electric motors, and gas turbines) and compressors (reciprocating and centrifugal compressors) as well as ancillary support systems (i.e., engine cooling systems, lubrication systems, plant air & electrical systems, etc.).
• A high level of understanding of plant control systems, engine and turbine fundamentals, exhaust emissions and emissions testing requirements.
• Demonstrate performance and leadership toward operational excellence.
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