Supervisor - Operations

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The Supervisor – Operations is responsible for leading a team of pipeline technicians and operations personnel in Carlsbad NM. Support operations, technical, and maintenance activities and support project management activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in natural gas compressor station, including reciprocating and electrical horsepower, reciprocating compressors and other functions, systems, and equipment. Responsible for ensuring proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels. Recognizes operating deviations and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to operate compressor station using a PLC control system
• Recognize equipment abnormalities. Communicates with maintenance regarding significant repairs.
• Responsible for recording parameter values, completion of operating reports, notification of environmental deviations, and equipment lockout/tag-out for maintenance and repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Significant mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information in operating and equipment manuals.
• Physical capabilities of standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders and stairs, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Monitor operations daily to maximize efficiency.
• Plan and schedule work for employees.
• Purchase materials for field operations.
• Monitor operating expenses; cost control.
• Build and maintain capital and expense budgets.
• Train and develop skills of existing and new employees.
• Prepare regularly scheduled reports of operations.
• Develop and implement operating procedures.
• Attend Safety meetings and is an active leader in safety programs.
• Comply with company policies concerning regulatory compliance.
• Participate in company provided training.
• Must possess People skills.
• Ability to delegate duties and assignments

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 8 years’ general experience in the oil/gas industry.

• Experience in reciprocating compressors.
• Experience in transportation pipeline operations
• Experience with DOT part 192
• Basic computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Take call to relieve other employees as needed

Preferred Skills:

• Experience as supervisor/lead
• 10 years’ experience in gas compression and pipeline operations

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Position is based in industrial/manufacturing settings which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "