Operations Supervisor

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day field operations team, maintenance and regulatory compliance. This position will require expansive pipeline knowledge to assess various pipeline issues, demonstrate sound judgement and recommend corrective measures. This position will be based out of our Lake Charles, LA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide the Operations team with direction on daily responsibilities, adhere to state, local and company HSE practices and lead the team’s safety training initiatives to ensure all current mandated certifications are successfully completed


• Implement and manage of the following Plans and Program
  
  
  
  • WWM’s Emergency Response Plan 
  
  
  • WWM’s Public Awareness Program 
  
  
  • WWM’s Operations and Maintenance Manual
  
  
  • WWM’s Damage Prevention and One-Call Program
  
  
  • WWM’s Drug and Alcohol Program
  
  
  • WWM’s Gas Measurement Standard Operating Procedures
  
  
  • Site Specific Operating Procedures
  
  
  • WWM’s Pipeline Integrity Program
  
  
  • WWM’s Operator Qualification Program
  
  
  
  


• Conduct talent management reviews with employees


• Collaborate with Engineering team to develop purging and commissioning plans/procedures


• Ensure that reoccurring scheduled maintenance is completed and documented on a timely basis as well as submittal of any emergency or periodic reporting obligations


• Manage small scope capital projects (new interconnects, maintenance capex projects, etc.)


• Ensure we are operating within the guidelines of our operating permits


• Manage loss and unaccounted for gas


• Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and ensure operating expenses are within budgetary guidelines 


• Represent the Company during communications with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)


• Promote a team culture that upholds the highest Company standards related to safety compliance, regulatory procedures and company tariff requirements


• Communicate regularly with Gas Schedulers and Gas Control Center


• Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel


• Identify improvements to and oversee the Company’s Health and Safety Program


• Responsible for directing a culture prioritizing health, safety and environmental consciousness and awareness


• Act as the company’s subject matter expert related to HSE compliance, performance, activities and trends as well as provide guidance to senior managements where applicable.


• Communicate concerns, audit findings, and strategic solutions for corrective action to senior leaders which align with regulatory compliance and company objectives  


• Develop and maintain health and safety and procedures for the company


• Develop and maintain Health and Safety training material, including competency assessments


• Develop/compile monthly safety meeting material and distribute it to workgroup supervisors


• Conduct and document monthly safety meetings with direct reports


• Manage communication and interactions with external stakeholders including government agencies, community groups, HSE professionals


• Ability to travel and other duties as necessary

Requirements:

• Associate degree; B.S. degree in Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred


• 7+ years of industry experience in gas, oil or similar utility industry; Management experience preferred


• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Understand economic evaluation for midstream gathering, processing, and transmission projects


• Self-motivated and reliable, requiring minimal supervision


• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Experience with MS Office, SCADA, Allen Bradly systems required


• Knowledge of DOT regulatory compliance requirements associated with a gas transmission pipeline.


• Flexible to respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours


• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements


• Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification


• Must be willing to travel to project locations as required

Working conditions:

• May work in low-lit areas


• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, occasionally


• Must be able to occasionally enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.

Benefits:
Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.