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Kinder Morgan

Energy transportation via pipelines and terminals

Operations Superintendent CO₂

Operations & LogisticsPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeCortez, CO, USA$140.5k - $210.8k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a management or technical discipline is preferred, but not required.
  • At least five years of direct and active experience with and knowledge of CO₂ production operations or oil and gas production is required.
  • At least three years of ascending supervisory or lead-worker experience, which may include supervising contract employees, is required.
  • A proven track record managing CO₂ or oil and gas production operations safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner is required.
  • A valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers must be maintained.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required for word processing, spreadsheet development and analysis, and information retrieval.
  • Experience creating and effectively delivering presentations to staff and management is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and authentic listening skills are required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including logical thought processes and the ability to resolve simple to complex issues, are required.
  • Ability to self-motivate, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal direct supervision is required.
  • Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize departmental and individual work, meet schedules and objectives, and reprioritize on short notice is required.
  • Ability to work with internal and external personnel at all levels while maintaining strict confidentiality is required.
  • Ability to identify and meet expectations in an employee-employer relationship is required.
  • Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, focus on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules is required.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions is required.
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions as needed and occasionally lift and carry over 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.
  • The role is based in the Cortez, Colorado field office; occasional travel outside the assigned geographic area is required.
  • The employee must carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during and outside working hours as needed.
  • The employee may need to work additional or non-traditional hours, including on short notice, for business needs or emergency response.
  • The successful candidate must clear a non-DOT drug screen and a background check, including a credit report, after an offer and before employment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of CO₂ production within the McElmo Dome and Doe Canyon production assets, including operational activities, employee and contractor safety, production performance, staff performance management, quality control, budgeting, compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Manage the activities of the Operations Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Supervise and coordinate operations of seven compression/process facilities, more than 100 CO₂ production wells, and three or more water-disposal wells in Montezuma and Dolores Counties, Colorado; facility and well counts and locations may change based on business needs.
  • Maintain and support a safe work environment, safe work practices, and environmental stewardship.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and applicable industry standards and specifications.
  • Ensure employees receive formal and on-the-job training.
  • Manage most administrative tasks so supervisors can regularly be present in field operations.
  • Prepare, maintain, and execute operating budgets that account for key business drivers.
  • Support development of innovative operating methods to measure, predict, and maximize CO₂ recovery from the reservoir.
  • Collaborate with team members to generate well workover and repair operations.
  • Coordinate with and provide operational guidance to expansion project teams, including design reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, startup, and operating procedures.
  • Support the development of staff members.
  • Oversee execution of operations projects safely and on schedule.
  • Provide leadership and direction on human-resources matters and uphold high ethical standards.
  • Manage daily production operations and production accounting.
  • Support reservoir data collection, reservoir management, and material-balance processes, including production logging and bottom-hole pressure testing.
  • Support and guide production-facility operation and design, including drilling and facility-expansion projects.
  • Direct and guide field production-optimization efforts.
  • Participate in emergency-response roles and training, including serving as on-site incident commander during emergencies.
  • Guide supervisors to ensure operations, maintenance, and compliance tasks are completed on time with appropriate documentation.
  • Communicate with CO₂ marketers and schedulers to support volume allocation and delivery estimates, including daily and monthly volume forecasting.
  • Keep operations and production manuals, site-specific procedures, and other documents current for normal and abnormal situations.
  • Assist with investigations of incidents and near-miss reports related to production activities.
  • Evaluate current processes to drive ongoing improvement.
  • Promote and embody Kinder Morgan core values.
  • Complete special projects, annual objectives, and other assigned duties.
  • Communicate professionally and courteously with a wide variety of people; speak clearly in person and by telephone, listen carefully, and write effectively; understand verbal and written communications, including email.
  • Work independently to manage tasks and timelines, maintain dependable attendance and consistent performance, and protect personal safety, company assets, employees, the public, and the environment.
  • Carry a company-provided cell phone and remain available during working hours and as needed outside working hours.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a supervisory role is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Kinder Morgan CO₂ and pipeline assets, safety practices, and company policies and procedures is advantageous.

About the Company

Kinder Morgan

Energy transportation via pipelines and terminals

Kinder Morgan runs a large energy infrastructure network of about 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals to transport and store natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, chemicals, and CO2. Its four segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2—provide fee-based transportation and storage services across an integrated system. Its scale and multi-product network, along with a long-term fee-based revenue model, set it apart from competitors, and it is expanding into the energy transition with investments in renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS). The goal is to reliably move and store energy for customers while growing RNG and CCUS capabilities to support lower-emission energy solutions and future growth.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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