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The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers and other technical specialties to perform technical services in support of operations. This role will encourage safe operations, while influencing decisions that improve the reliability and operability of our pipeline systems and will serve as a specialist in the field for meaningful organizational programs and initiatives.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Leads the team in efforts to improve operability, maintainability, and reliability of existing assets within Operations; ensures all work performed is in strict accordance with policies and procedures
Serves as a contact point for business development, commercial development, and operations; develops and maintains effective relationships with internal/external business partners
Supervises project activities of third party project managers, consulting engineers, construction inspectors, and contractors
Participates in planning, commissioning, and start-up of new and modified facilities
Supervises the utilization of computer modeling and data analysis tools to aid in the evaluation, justification, and development of solutions to problems and/or opportunities
Provides technical support to all functional departments as part of troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, optimization, start-up, and turnarounds
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for team members
Manages costs through accurate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling with a focus on safety, high reliability, environmental and regulatory compliance
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Required: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a minimum of eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, or related industry. a minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience
Preferred: Previous leadership experience; PE Certification
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and PC skills
Ability to analyze, develop and implement process improvements, documentation and reports
Experience in three or more of the following areas: Operations, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Construction, Environmental or Front-line Supervision
Must remain technically engaged and capable of independently performing PLC programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Ability to lead complex control system troubleshooting efforts during facility startup, outages, and upset conditions.
Experience reviewing and approving PLC logic changes, HMI modifications, alarm philosophies, and control narratives.
Demonstrated expertise performing field investigations and developing practical corrective actions for control system issues.
Experience supporting both growth and maintenance capital project execution
Ability to serve as the technical authority for automation scope during detailed design, construction, and commissioning
Experience coordinating automation resources across multiple projects and geographic regions.
Demonstrated ability to assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to controls and commissioning
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