What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Supervisor/Area Manager position at Boardwalk Pipelines?
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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.
We are currently looking for an Area Supervisor/Area Manager for our Westlake, LA office.
Position Description
This position is accountable for leading a team of employees that are responsible for the Compression, Pipeline, Corrosion, and Measurement operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with compliance according to DOT 192, LA State Oil and Gas Board, EPA / DEQ, OSHA regulations, and Inter-Company / Industry related policies and procedures at Westlake Compressor and Pipeline facility. The areas of operation include natural gas reciprocating compression equipment and natural gas pipeline assets.
Responsibilities include ensuring: 1) the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement facilities, and 2) the reliable, effective, and efficient performance of personnel as related to O&M activities associated with maintaining compliance according to the aforementioned regulations, policies, and/or procedures. This position also includes managing the local control room and the shift employees associated with the facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to; working with Area Personnel, Operations Support, Engineering, Construction and other area Leaders to ensure efficient performance of all facilities, developing/training employees, managing shift work schedules, overseeing and pursuing excellence in the company’s safety program, responding to emergency situations, ensuring gas quality, coordinating shut-downs through Gas Control, working with the legal department, working with the ROW group regarding new or proposed easements, property owner complaints and lease renewals.
Position will be filled as an Area Supervisor commensurate with experience. The successful Candidate will be required to report and office at Westlake Pipeline office in Westlake, Louisiana.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.
We are currently looking for an Area Supervisor/Area Manager for our Westlake, LA office.
Position Description
This position is accountable for leading a team of employees that are responsible for the Compression, Pipeline, Corrosion, and Measurement operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with compliance according to DOT 192, LA State Oil and Gas Board, EPA / DEQ, OSHA regulations, and Inter-Company / Industry related policies and procedures at Westlake Compressor and Pipeline facility. The areas of operation include natural gas reciprocating compression equipment and natural gas pipeline assets.
Responsibilities include ensuring: 1) the safe and reliable operation of compressor, pipeline, corrosion, and measurement facilities, and 2) the reliable, effective, and efficient performance of personnel as related to O&M activities associated with maintaining compliance according to the aforementioned regulations, policies, and/or procedures. This position also includes managing the local control room and the shift employees associated with the facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to; working with Area Personnel, Operations Support, Engineering, Construction and other area Leaders to ensure efficient performance of all facilities, developing/training employees, managing shift work schedules, overseeing and pursuing excellence in the company’s safety program, responding to emergency situations, ensuring gas quality, coordinating shut-downs through Gas Control, working with the legal department, working with the ROW group regarding new or proposed easements, property owner complaints and lease renewals.
Position will be filled as an Area Supervisor commensurate with experience. The successful Candidate will be required to report and office at Westlake Pipeline office in Westlake, Louisiana.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
- Five to Ten years’ experience in the natural gas compression and storage industry
- Three to Five years’ experience in a supervisor position in the natural gas industry or equivalent industry
- Familiar with DOT 192 regulations and natural gas pipeline operations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and strong computer skills along with economic and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to read and implement the O&M manual and the ability to read drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and maintain good working relationships with governmental and customer counterparts. Also required, is self-motivation, a commitment to and strong advocate of personal and team safety, along with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to manage multiple situations simultaneously.
- Ability to work in extreme weather and noise conditions and the ability to stand for long durations.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Leadership experience in Field Operations
- 10 ( ) years of pipeline operations and maintenance experience associated with underground storage facilities.
- 10 years of pipeline operations and maintenance experience and 5 years of reciprocating compressor & turbine operations and maintenance experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Bachelor’s degree
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.