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Kinder Morgan, Inc. Ops Supervisor in SIDNEY, Montana
Position Description Responsible for the safe, efficient operation and reliability of compressors, processing plant equipment, measurement practices, and compliance with safety and environmental policies. Inspects all aspects of operations within the area assigned. Maintains work schedules and on call schedules for the area assigned. Reviews daily reports for accuracy. Makes callouts as needed to keep operation running and uninterrupted as much as possible. Schedules pipeline pigging operations. Reports all safety and environmental issues to Manager. Understands and develops good safety habits. Takes care of company vehicle and equipment. Maintains a safe work environment. Dawns proper PPE for the task and set a good example for others. Seeks out new ways of doing things. Supports maintenance group with help where help can be utilized (i.e. running parts and having equipment ready for service and/or repair). Develops the employees' skills to increase the areas operating performance, such as safety, environmental, regulatory, operations, maintenance, equipment, facilities, and team participation. Keeps lines of communication open between direct reports and other company personnel. Develops a cost effective approach to doing business. Assures that all DOT records and inspection are current and up to date. Helps out in other areas of the business as needed. Reports all excessive downtime to appropriate people. Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork. Maintains Company vehicle in good operating condition. Continues to look for better and more efficient ways of doing things. Assists managing yearly budgets and capital projects. Keeps safety in the forefront of every task performed. Position Requirements High School degree or equivalent. General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations. Working knowledge of mechanical equipment. Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems. Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements. Valid state operating license with a driving record insurable under company insurance policy. Good verbal and written communication skills. Customer orientation. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors. Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues. Be able to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools. Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 foot pounds of torque. Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads. Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day. Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements, Subject to overtime and call-outs. The work environment... Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity