Supervisor - Technical Services (LNG North)

Position Description

The Supervisor - Technical Services is responsible for leading E&C Technicians in the daily activities associated with supporting our RNG and LNG plants and other associated equipment at Kinder Morgan RNG locations throughout Michigan and Indiana.

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.

As a working member of a work team, this position will manage or assist in the management of the work group to include mentoring and coaching employees, conducting performance reviews, participating in employment and termination decisions, and providing technical training.

• As a working member of a work team, incumbent will perform hands-on E&C technician work.
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable governmental regulations and company policies, specifications, and procedures.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of job plans and cost effective work procedures.
• Assists in the development of annual capital and O&M budgets.
• Ensures projects are completed within prescribed budgets and time constraints.
• As a company representative, willingly interact with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, customers, suppliers, and contractors.
• Promotes and embodies Kinder Morgan Core Values
• Maintains a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Clearly conveys information that is concise, accurate, courteous, professional, and tactful.
• Communicates clearly and concisely (verbal and written) through all media types: in person, by telephone, and in email.
• Ability to maintain detailed records
• Ability to prioritize and organize work/projects and safely execute each without re-work.
• Ability to plan and conduct efficient meetings and training sessions.
• Ability to effectively lead others in the completion of work/projects.
• Ability to identify and use appropriate resources (people, equipment, and materials) to achieve results and to gain support and commitment from others.
  
  

Position Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Must have 10 years experience in one or more of the following areas:
• instrumentation, wiring, controls, low and medium voltage distribution, electric motors, MCCs, protection systems, over pressure protection devices, PLCs, data networks.
• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device.
• Knowledge of compressors, pumps, control valves, process plants.
• Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs schematics and other diagrams
  

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties
  
  

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to manage a work group and be a working member of the team.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop effective relationships and promote teamwork, foster open expression of ideas and opinions, provide and accept constructive feedback.
• Engage in open and honest communications from your team, management, customers and contractors.
• Possess authentic listening skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to performance expectations as defined by supervision and location supervision.
  
  

Physical Demands, Must Be Able To

• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
• Work in areas classified as confined space.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head.
• Work lying on back.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The regular work schedule is Monday - Friday.
• The position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends.
• May work in low-lit areas
• Work requirements include; good dexterity and mobility to function in climbing, bending, kneeling, working with hands extended above the head, twisting of the upper body, standing for long periods of time, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions and lifting.
• Overnight travel away from the reporting location is required up to 80% of the time.
• Required to carry company cell phone and respond to calls, text messages, and emails as needed.
• The position requires the operation of a company vehicle.
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.