Supervisor, Pipeline Maintenance

The North Pipeline Maintenance Supervisor will direct and monitor pipeline maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient operations and maintenance of Equistar Pipeline and ensure that all activities comply with safety requirements and regulations. Responsibilities include developing a well-rounded workforce that has the proper skills and training for the various roles they will be assigned to. The supervisor identifies performance deficiencies/potential improvements and takes appropriate action. Supports capital projects or other departments when needed. Participate in emergency response contingency plans. The incumbent will provide positive leadership by being a role model, setting expectations and maintaining accountability around those expectations, and providing timely performance feedback through the effective use of dialog and coaching.

* Supervises technicians to assure maintenance routine work list is developed, reviewed and executed.
* Manage area assigned pipeline and pipeline right-of-way maintenance activities, pipeline repair and improvement projects.
* Ensures Pipeline's compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements with all State, DOT and PHMSA regulations, in addition to all company policies and procedures.
* Supports internal and external compliance reviews.
* Oversees ordering of all general maintenance materials, including reviewing and approving the purchase of expense related materials
* Responsible for implementation of EPO IMP program, including planning, ILI execution, hydrostatic testing, and anomaly investigations.
* Provides support for the initiation, development and implementation of Capital projects.
* Coordinates and schedules activities with operators, maintenance, contractors, and other planners. Communicates and reviews schedules with management, ensures progression of schedule during execution, and reports progress to affected parties.
* Plans and coordinates maintenance activities including the scheduling of manpower, equipment, and materials. Maintains good interdepartmental communication.
* Supervisor should maintain reliability, effective utilization, and cost effectiveness of pipeline maintenance operations.
* Provides input for annual expense and capital budget for pipeline maintenance, operations and manages expenses.
* Analyzes overall maintenance performance and recommends strategic and tactical changes to achieve business objectives.
* Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance for pipeline maintenance operations; maintaining safe operations, work environments and performance of employees and contractors.
* Leads incident and emergency response activities and participate in spill drills and exercises.
* Provides operational reports to management. Identify and recommend opportunities and implement improvements.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• High school diploma required
• 10+ years of experience in pipeline industry with emphasis on maintenance and operations
• Typically a minimum of 2 years' experience in a Leadership role in the pipeline, underground storage, petrochemical or refinery industry
• Working knowledge of the maintenance construction and operation of pipeline system
• Knowledge of Pipeline regulations and their applicability to the pipeline system
  Strong communication skills-both verbal and in written
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others with strong leadership and teamwork abilities
• Demonstrated strong independent decision-making skills
• Must be able to understand and adhere to strict environmental, health, safety, security and quality policies
• Willing and able to work outside, year-round under various weather conditions
• Willing and available to respond to high priority or emergency activities outside of normal work schedule
• Must have strong computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office