I&E Supervisor

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, after hours as needed due to business necessity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The I&E Supervisor maintains the controls and electrical systems of the Natural Gas Processing Plant and related pipeline facilities assigned to them to provide a safe and compliant operation of the assets. The I&E Supervisor oversees and directly supervises the work done by the I&E Technicians and contract personnel assigned to them. They are responsible for collaborating with the Planner/Schedulers, Operations department and the I&E Manager in the planning, scheduling and procurement of parts for the electrical power system and equipment maintenance.

• Supervises I&E Technicians regarding regularly scheduled inspections of the electrical and controls systems to ensure proper, safe and compliant operation of the plant and pipeline facilities. Also, identifies and detects any malfunctions/failures of the equipment and takes corrective action to repair.
• Troubleshoots as necessary and guides direct reports and contract personnel in the repairs and maintenance of controls and electrical equipment (e.g. electronics, low & medium voltage equipment, pneumatic controls, PLC’s).
• Makes recommendations to management regarding potential improvements to the I&E systems.
• Supervises personnel in and or directly performs the installation & commissioning of I&E related equipment.
• Completes performance reviews of direct reports. Makes recommendations to management regarding raises, hiring and firing of direct reports and contract I&E labor.
• Assists with the professional development of I&E Technicians assigned to them.
• Ensures that all I&E personnel performing work are doing so in a safe manner following company policies and generally accepted practices.
• Oversees the maintenance of and records the operational status, repair and calibration records of the plant and field electrical power, instrumentation and controls equipment in their assigned area.
• May perform duties of I&E manager during periods of absence as assigned.
• Operate a Company-owned vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of associate’s degree in electrical & Controls technology is preferred
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the areas of operations & maintenance of electrical and controls systems.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications.

Working Conditions:

• Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.