Operations Supervisor - Operations

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

 Come join our award-winning 12,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:
The Operations Supervisor leads a team and ensures the safe and efficient operation of assets, equipment and processes within Badger Plant. Ensures leadership and guidance provided to team members is aligned with mission, vision and strategy. Works with assigned team members to ensure timely asset maintenance and adherence to safe work processes and procedures. Ensures that operations and maintenance activities performed by team members comply with all applicable company and regulatory requirements. Sets priorities to accomplish tasks and outlines processes for how staff should complete assigned tasks. Policies, procedures, and business plans guide decisions. Provides input on resource planning and policy development. Manages the performance of a team of technicians and/or business support staff. Coaches staff on performance, completes employee performance evaluations and recommends pay actions. Trains staff on department processes and procedures. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities\:  

• Supervises day-to-day facility operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime. 
• Ensures that established regulatory, environmental, and safety standards are maintained.  Supervises all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the facilities and the surrounding area. 
• Supervises subordinates in performing their job duties safely and efficiently. Administers performance reviews for subordinates and administers disciplinary action when warranted.  
• Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current. 
• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements. 
• Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient operations.  Ensures operating parameters remain within the equipment's design limits. 

• Participates in DOT and PHMSA audits and maintains all required operational documentation to remain in compliance. 

  Secondary Duties\: 

• May perform one or more multi-skilled operations, maintenance, and installation duties in addition to the primary roles and responsibilities listed above. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to\: measurement, electronics, dehydration, treating, corrosion, pipeline, compressor, and regulatory compliance functions.

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.

 Come join our award-winning 12,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:
The Operations Supervisor leads a team and ensures the safe and efficient operation of assets, equipment and processes within Badger Plant. Ensures leadership and guidance provided to team members is aligned with mission, vision and strategy. Works with assigned team members to ensure timely asset maintenance and adherence to safe work processes and procedures. Ensures that operations and maintenance activities performed by team members comply with all applicable company and regulatory requirements. Sets priorities to accomplish tasks and outlines processes for how staff should complete assigned tasks. Policies, procedures, and business plans guide decisions. Provides input on resource planning and policy development. Manages the performance of a team of technicians and/or business support staff. Coaches staff on performance, completes employee performance evaluations and recommends pay actions. Trains staff on department processes and procedures. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities\:  

• Supervises day-to-day facility operations to meet required production rates and monitors operating data to minimize problems and downtime. 
• Ensures that established regulatory, environmental, and safety standards are maintained.  Supervises all emergency response activities and decisions relative to the safety of the facilities and the surrounding area. 
• Supervises subordinates in performing their job duties safely and efficiently. Administers performance reviews for subordinates and administers disciplinary action when warranted.  
• Ensures all departmental manuals are kept current. 
• Develops and administers training courses pertinent to Operations to ensure personnel qualifications are maintained to comply with all regulatory requirements. 
• Develops and maintains operational procedures to ensure safe, efficient operations.  Ensures operating parameters remain within the equipment's design limits. 

• Participates in DOT and PHMSA audits and maintains all required operational documentation to remain in compliance. 

  Secondary Duties\: 

• May perform one or more multi-skilled operations, maintenance, and installation duties in addition to the primary roles and responsibilities listed above. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to\: measurement, electronics, dehydration, treating, corrosion, pipeline, compressor, and regulatory compliance functions.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. The requirements for this position are listed below\:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 8+ years’ directly related experience

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

• Extensive knowledge of operating and maintaining hydrocarbon systems to assist in coordinating and/or troubleshooting daily operations; ability to lead company response during emergencies.

• Knowledge in the requirements of applicable local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of company activities and business practices and procedures.

• Ability to function as PSM Lead

• Ability to complete assessments of facilities in relation to O&M, H&S, and Environmental standards and procedures.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, addressing and executing solutions to complex problems.

• Strong understanding of project management techniques with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

• Ability to train and develop staff, provide constructive performance feedback and appraisals and take appropriate corrective action to address performance and conduct issues.

• Ability to operate as a self-starter with individual drive and initiative to start, develop and complete projects and initiatives.

• Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels of the organization.

• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with internal clients and external customers.

Preferred Skills\:

• Past experience as a supervisor/lead

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA

• Excellent analytical skills

• Working knowledge of Caterpillar natural gas engines, Ariel compressor packages and Frick Propane compression

• Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product

• NGL/Liquid Amine treating

• Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be familiar with Steers flare reporting system

Working Conditions\:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.

• Routinely deal with after-hours calls, occasional after-hours emergency response. Must be available to receive after-hours calls when not on PTO.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. 

• Occasional overnight travel may be required. 

• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
  
   

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. The requirements for this position are listed below\:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 8+ years’ directly related experience

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

• Extensive knowledge of operating and maintaining hydrocarbon systems to assist in coordinating and/or troubleshooting daily operations; ability to lead company response during emergencies.

• Knowledge in the requirements of applicable local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of company activities and business practices and procedures.

• Ability to function as PSM Lead

• Ability to complete assessments of facilities in relation to O&M, H&S, and Environmental standards and procedures.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, addressing and executing solutions to complex problems.

• Strong understanding of project management techniques with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

• Ability to train and develop staff, provide constructive performance feedback and appraisals and take appropriate corrective action to address performance and conduct issues.

• Ability to operate as a self-starter with individual drive and initiative to start, develop and complete projects and initiatives.

• Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels of the organization.

• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and positive working relationships with internal clients and external customers.

Preferred Skills\:

• Past experience as a supervisor/lead

• Experience in Microsoft Office, Plant DCS and SCADA

• Excellent analytical skills

• Working knowledge of Caterpillar natural gas engines, Ariel compressor packages and Frick Propane compression

• Understanding of plant liquids, liquid stabilizer and stabilized product

• NGL/Liquid Amine treating

• Ethylene Glycol treating system and regeneration

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be familiar with Steers flare reporting system

Working Conditions\:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.

• Routinely deal with after-hours calls, occasional after-hours emergency response. Must be available to receive after-hours calls when not on PTO.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing. 

• Occasional overnight travel may be required. 

• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
  
   

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal 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.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER\: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.