Pipeline Operations Superintendent

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Sabine Pass Terminal - Sabine Pass, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Description

Job Summary / Purpose

Oversee the safe operation of the Golden Pass Pipeline. Responsible to drive Operational Excellence with regards to meeting our scheduled gas transportation volumes, developing contingency plans, efficient facility operations, MOC stewardship, and collaborating across the Golden Pass organization and with the Golden Pass Project Team surrounding Ops Readiness and OpCo work efforts. Responsible to ensure that regulatory compliance is being validated and stewarding to our license to operate. Responsible for the yearly Operations budget planning and stewardship process. The role is a DOT covered position (PHMSA).

Essential Duties / Functions

Responsible for verifying and validating that all Golden Pass Leadership Expectations are being met within the GPPL Operations and Maintenance Teams

Responsible for setting standards and define priorities within the GPPL O&M Team

Support employee development by providing new opportunities for Pipeline O&M FLS' to take the lead/ownership of Projects and institution of new programs

Mentor and supervise direct reports by providing leadership and administrative oversight

Responsible for leading daily Pipeline Operations Cross-Functional Team meetings. Outlining the daily expectations and setting work priorities when conflicts arise

Point of contact coordinating with the Project Team on Operational Readiness, providing O&M resource support for Commissioning and Start-Up activities, and supporting turnover and acceptance of newly constructed assets

Fulfill key responsibilities of the designated role within WMS, ensuring operational risks and being managed effectively

Development of emergency response contingency plans and activity implementation

Responsible to drive Operational Excellence within WMS (Work Management System), PSMS (Personnel Safety Management System) and in regards to Process Safety

Fulfill key responsibilities of designated role within the MOC system, ensuring processes are being followed, driving and reinforcing organizational behaviors and providing final signoff within the process

Ensuring that all Pipeline O&M Team members meet applicable Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SSH&E) requirements

Verify and validate that the Pipeline O&M function meets the expectations within the Golden Pass Management Systems, is in compliance with all Corporate, Local, and Legal requirements and Regulatory standards

Fulfill key responsibilities within the Emergency Response Team, and act at the Incident Commander (IC), if/when needed

Support and manage the team and functions within the budget, identify efficiencies, optimize process and production, and maintain compliance to the daily nominations, while looking for OPEX and continuous improvement efficiencies

Scope of Responsibility: Examples of Tasks Performed

Drive Safety Performance

• Demonstrate leadership by driving safety performance and adherence to standards. Reinforcing the behaviors necessary to achieve zero "Life Altering Injuries" in support of the Golden Pass Personnel Safety Management System, while supporting the Pipeline organization in achieving our stated and committed to "Must Wins"
• Lead by example in the use of safety tools to reduce personal and workforce risk tolerance
• Be an active and visible presence in the field
• Coach, mentor, and guide Pipeline O&M Team members in safety behaviors
• Set monthly Target Areas for the Pipeline O&M Teams regarding Personnel Safety Management
• Visible presence in the field to drive the verification & validation of safety expectations, and the utilization of work procedures and processes - driving accountability and setting standards
• Support the team through the continuous reinforcement of our safety culture and safety behaviors; interventions, last minute risk assessments and utilization of supporting tools
• Lead monthly Pipeline Safety Meetings, and establish pertinent content to support this effort

Operational Excellence

• Set and communicate Pipeline business objectives and goals to the O&M Teams
• Ownership of daily Pipeline Operations meetings; establishing priorities, identifying potential issues, defining required support, and setting operating priorities
• Establish Pipeline Operations surveillance and reporting metrics to drive performance and efficiency, identify areas for improvement, and support projects and enhancement opportunities
• Provide mentorship to all direct reports
• Foster a culture of caring and support, while continuously driving the Pipeline O&M Team towards a mindset of continuous improvement

Business Unit Interface

• Responsible for supporting and leading the execution of the Pipeline Business Unit daily/longer term plans and priorities. Adapts the plan as issues arise in the field, providing feedback to the Pipeline Operations Manager when barriers are discovered that cannot be resolved

Personnel

• Approve Key Position training plans, overall site training programs, and competency gap mitigations efforts
• Review and endorse the overall unit training programs and training plans
• Implement job restrictions on FLS consistent with approved mitigations
• Ensure personnel are available and qualified to meet the staffing needs during normal operations, off-shift times, weekends, rotational, and other special relief assignment situations

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• High school diploma

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 10+ years direct applicable experience:
• Prior site operations experience; knowledge of Pipeline processes, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership skills in being able to motivate, inspire, and drive team performance
• Provide direct supervision for the Pipeline Operations Control Room and Field Team
• Support/Advise Business Unit as necessary, to deliver Business Unit objectives
• Demonstrated knowledge of the SSHE/WMS/GPMS/CIMS/FIMS requirements. Experience in the application of these management systems, including monitoring effectiveness and driving improvement
• Knowledge of the safety and work permitting process and procedures, HAZOP Program, Incident Reporting, and Environmental Response
• A reputation of setting high standards and promoting effective communication and strong teamwork across organizations - viewed as a strong, positive partner by Business Unit members
• Ability to manage during a crisis situation and make decisions during an emergency

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

• People management skills
• Forward thinking and problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Strong chemical process operations knowledge
• Basic knowledge of budgets and contracts
• Strong computer skills, including DCS (distributive control system)

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

• Maintain or ability to maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
• State Issued Current and Valid Driver's License - Pursuant to PHMSA, this is a DOT covered position with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining thereof.
• Fire training

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment (90%); outdoors (10%)

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, stooping

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned."
• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
• Job description does not guarantee employment.