Supervisor – Technical Services

Overview

The Technical Services Supervisor is a member of our Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Division 8 team. The primary geographical coverage area is the Southeast region of the US including Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. This position will be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Birmingham, Alabama corporate office.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Technical Supervisor, Plant Foreman, or you have previous experience as a Controls Engineer or Equipment Automation Specialist. To be considered for our Technical Services Supervisor position, click on Apply Now to sign-in or create an account to upload your resume.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science in engineering discipline or science field is preferred.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree with over five years of commensurate experience with emphasis in compressor station or power plant operation and maintenance, project management, and or plant automation will be considered.

• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work efficiently with minimum supervision. Strong leadership skills and the ability to remotely supervise a highly technical staff spread out at multiple locations performing multiple tasks on a daily basis. Must be self-motivated and able to perform the required and expected duties with little or no direct supervision.
• Supervisory experience with mechanical, controls, and pipeline systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with centrifugal compressor, reciprocating compressors, gas turbines, two and four cycle gas engines, Bristol control systems, Allen Bradley control systems, ignition systems, pneumatic controls, gas measurement, vibration analysis, emissions testing, grounding, electric motors, cooling and heat exchanger systems, plant air systems, electrical systems, UPS systems, backup generators, and all other associated station support systems.
• Develop & manage projects and O&M budget completing variance analysis and monthly forecasting.
• Develop business cases in support of equipment modification, additions, and/or replacements.
• Develop and/or review project scopes, review drawings, and engineering designs for new projects.
• Analyze and review equipment and facility performance identifying opportunities for improvement through developing of enhanced operating/maintenance procedures and equipment modifications, additions or replacement.
• Possess an understanding of engine exhaust emissions, use of catalyst and emissions testing requirements.
• An understanding of applicable environmental regulation including GHG rules and OOOOa.
• Ability to support the Development of field E&C Technicians across the division by working with plant management to identify technical training needs, and assist in the development and implementation of training programs.
• Capability to lead testing and progression of division’s E&C techs for promotion.
• Ability to create reports that measure key division statistics including, but not limited to, relating to reliability.
• Demonstrates leadership to management and to build successful teams.
• Ability to lead a highly technical staff that is spread out at multiple locations.
• Provide technical advice and support to field operations and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with planning and execution of engine overhaul and maintenance plans through data analysis and technical expertise.
• Analyze equipment failures, develop corrective actions, and lead failure analysis teams.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with operations, engineering, environmental, and other internal and external groups.
• Maintains a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Good computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Solid communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.