Supervisor - Operations

Internal only

Summary:

The Supervisor of Operations is responsible for overseeing a dedicated team of pipeline technicians and operations personnel in Jal, New Mexico. In this leadership role, the Supervisor ensures the seamless execution of operational tasks, technical support, and maintenance activities to uphold pipeline integrity and efficiency. Additionally, the Supervisor plays a vital role in coordinating project management initiatives, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to meet project milestones and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Through effective team management and strategic planning, the Supervisor contributes to the organization's overall operational success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, performs tasks required for efficient operation of all functions in a natural gas compressor station, including reciprocating and electrical horsepower, reciprocating compressors, and other functions, systems, and equipment.
• Ensures proper flow, temperature, pressure, and level management. Identifies operating deviations and takes corrective action as needed.
• Ability to operate a compressor station using a PLC control system.
• Recognizes 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.
• Monitors operations daily to maximize efficiency.
• Plans and schedules work for employees.
• Purchases materials for field operations.
• Monitors operating expenses and cost control.
• Builds and maintains capital and expense budgets.
• Trains and develops the skills of existing and new employees.
• Prepares regularly scheduled reports of operations.
• Develops and implements operating procedures.
• Attends Safety meetings and is an active leader in safety programs.
• Complies with company policies concerning regulatory compliance.
• Participates in company-provided training.
• Must possess good people skills.
• Ability to delegate duties and assignments.
  
  

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

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

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8 years of overall 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.
• Answer incoming calls as required to provide support and cover for other employees when they are unavailable.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

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