Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor manages the daily activities of the Welding Shop and leads the customer service support initiatives of the Operations and Engineering departments.

• Coordinates the fabrication of Pipeline Integrity Projects, ILI anomaly repairs, and fabrication of pressure-containing and non-pressure-containing sleeves, hot tap/stopple installations and support of Plant as well as Pipeline Maintenance projects.
• Motivates others, leads change, communicates company and individual expectations as well as develops and maintains a focused cohesive workforce.
• Responsible for the safety, environmental compliance, management of the budgets, employee training and development, and personnel functions.
• Responsible for participating in employment and termination decisions, conducting employee performance reviews, developing employees as well as recommending promotions and pay increases.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of job plans and cost effective work procedures.
• Will have frequent contact with vendors for facility maintenance and station equipment scheduling/billing.
• Assists in the development of annual capital and O&M budgets and ensures projects are completed within prescribed budgets and time constraints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience/specific knowledge:

• Capable of reading and following P&IDs.
• Capable of reading and understanding equipment drawings.
• Strong knowledge of hydro testing and reviewing hydro test documents.
• Knowledge of general construction activities such as welding, pipe fitting, etc.
• 5 or more years’ experience in planning work activities and allocating resources.
• Strong background in one or more of the following: plant operations, heavy compressor maintenance (inspection and repair), and/or pipeline construction, repair and maintenance.
• Experience working with individuals to set challenging, relevant, timely and measurable individual and team objectives.
• Working knowledge of welding processes and code requirements for API 1104, ASME and AWS. 
• Knowledge of material specification of pipe/fittings/valves, etc.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to KM's insurer.

Competencies, skills and abilities:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong teambuilding and customer service skills.
• Excellent overall communications skills.
• Possess solid leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• The ability to effectively resolve difficult personnel issues, manage multiple priorities, make sound business decisions based on financial and risk management principles.
• The ability to develop and maintain a challenging, rewarding work environment.

Physical demands:

• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in daylight & darkness.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, use hand tools, reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working conditions:

• Required to be able to be reached by phone 24/7 for responding to emergency situations.
• Travel to job sites, teams’ meetings and training is required.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills and abilities:

• Technical or Trade School, or Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or similar technology degree.
• Strong knowledge, above working knowledge, of the Corporate O&M manuals, Welding manuals, API-1104, ASME and AWS code requirements and all welding processes.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain effective team members.
• Strong computer skills above the proficiency level.
• Must live or relocate to live (by position start date) within 30 miles of reporting location.
• 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.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

Kinder Morgan offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:  health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.