Maintenance Manager

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America and we are hiring. Our Trinity Terminal located at 4301 Iverson Blvd, Trinity, Alabama 35673, located near Decatur, Madison and Huntsville area, is one of Kinder Morgan’s network of 136 terminals where our Employees store and handle products for our customers. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor or similar.

What You Will Do

Primary Purpose:

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Terminal Manager and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, safety, quality control, budgeting, regulatory compliance for all maintenance and repairs associated with a fleet of more than 80 pieces of rolling stock, as well as the managing performance of our 16-person maintenance team (Leads, Mechanics, Warehouse and a Clerk). Equipment includes 100-ton haul trucks, 60-ton haul trucks, wheeled and tracked material handlers, cable cranes, 18-wheel tractors, pole trucks, and other heavy mobile equipment.

• Follow Kinder Morgan (KM) procedures, policies, safety rules, and federal and state laws.
• Manage equipment maintenance and operations of KM by performing the duties personally or through subordinate personnel.
• Responsible to oversee and direct repairs and maintenance of heavy mobile equipment including haul trucks, material handlers, cable cranes, on-road trucks, support equipment, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Direct and support troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical systems associated with mobile equipment. This position is not responsible for fixed-facility electrical infrastructure maintenance.
• Understand and communicate knowledge to others pertaining to operations.
• Train and develop subordinates in repairs and service
• Establish and maintain necessary crew/work schedules to meet the customer needs while maintaining control of the established budget.
• Stay abreast of changes in working conditions or new technology that could increase the safety and efficiency of the operations employees.
• Initiates and supports improvement plans for employees to succeed in their efforts to achieve the goals of the department.
• Organize and maintain an accurate record keeping process for site operations.
• Confer as focal point with other supervisors in the organization to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Assist and train employees in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Direct employees engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing parts and or service on equipment / machinery.
• Requisition and control spare parts inventory.
• Interpret company policies to employees and enforces safety regulations, company policies/procedures and work rules and assigns duties.
• Recommend measures to improve equipment performance, and quality of product handling.
• Has understanding and grasp of environmental and operational impacts associated with heavy equipment maintenance and mobile fleet operations.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department and/or work crew.
• Take lead in assuring performance of daily maintenance and directs repairs.
• Maintain inspection, time and production records.
• Organize and documents site operations.
• Inspect, direct and maintain the KM equipment either owned or leased by KM under his supervision.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and maintenance requirements for a fleet of more than 80 pieces of rolling stock and support equipment utilizing maintenance management systems and other tracking methods as needed.
• When necessary and required, performs activities of employees supervised. Must be willing to work overtime hours during the week and/or weekends as dictated by operations.
• Must be willing to carry company issued pager and/or cellular telephone/radio and be on-call for work as may be required, assigned and scheduled.
• In order to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required.
• Work directly with terminal management to schedule repairs, keep management included in plans for repairs, make decisions and stand by them when management cannot be involved.
• Have the proper personnel available for call-out requirements.
• Manage LO/TO program with all subordinates.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage 2-4 subordinate supervisors / leads who supervise and direct the work of employees involved in repair and service operations.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Directly supervise non-supervisory employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Our Maintenance Managers come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who have transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you have been serving our Country in the military, working for another company in the private sector or you just finished high school, we encourage you to consider continuing your career as a Maintenance Manager with Kinder Morgan.

What You Need

Education and/or Experience:

• Less than three to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills:

• Internet Explorer, Chrome and Internet browsers
• Microsoft Office including Outlook Email, Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.
• Microsoft Windows
• Order processing systems
• Payroll Time Reporting & Payroll systems

Physical Requirements:

• Must not have a fear of heights.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to travel upon Supervisor request
• Preferred experience, skills and knowledge:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• 6 – 10 years of experience managing maintenance operations for large heavy mobile equipment fleets.
• Extensive experience with 100-ton and 60-ton haul trucks, wheeled and tracked material handlers, cable cranes, 18-wheel tractors, pole trucks, and other heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrain systems, braking systems, undercarriage components, and mobile equipment electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, parts inventories, budgets, and personnel for fleets consisting of 80+ pieces of rolling stock.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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