Supervisor-Corrosion

Pipeline Corrosion Manager

Primary purpose: Responsible for supervising a team of technicians that perform routine required pipeline, compressor and pump station, meter station and related facility cathodic protection activities on regulated facilities that fall under 49 CFR 192 subpart I, and 49 CFR 195 subpar H, as well as non-regulated field gathering facilities. Responsible for identifying annual capital cathodic protection projects to maintain annual DOT compliance on regulated facilities and the same level of compliance on non-regulated field gathering facilities. Manage identified projects, take bids, award projects, coordinate schedules, etc. Create and maintain annual expense and capital budgets, monthly tracking of current expenses and monthly forward forecasting of future expenses. Provide ongoing support to the field technicians, corporate corrosion, engineering and integrity groups. Other project management duties as required.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with internal company standards, following approved policies, procedures, safety rules, budgets and in a manner that promotes system integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Provide oversight for corrosion technicians
• Ensure that data is collected within the specified timelines
• Ensure the proper design and installation of cathodic protection systems
• Develop and implement strategies and programs to mitigate internal and external pipeline corrosion.
• Plan, schedule, assign and direct work for a group of corrosion technicians.
• Manage all DOT-PHMSA and other regulatory requirements and be prepared to assist and present during inspections or audits in the areas of responsibility.
• Continually monitor for and implement company procedures, standards and best practices as work is performed.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all procedures for which they are responsible for ensuring compliance.
• Directly responsible for group safety, environmental compliance, governmental compliance, employee training and development, facility security and all other group personnel functions.
• Ensure that all requirements on the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program are met for both company employees and contract personnel.
• Provide leadership and manage the planning and direction of activities at multiple locations within the region.
• Supervise contract personnel working on identified projects.
• Create, manage and forecast Capital and O&M Budgets for the region corrosion group.
• Identify needed projects, AFE project preparation, scheduling and monitoring projects costs through project completion.
• Participate in the development, ongoing reviews and resulting edits of O&M procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Identify, report and correct any safety and environmental concerns.
• Manage and perform field investigation on pipeline anomalies and failures such as internal or external corrosion damage, physical damage such as dents and gouges, leaks and/or ruptures by evaluating the problem, gathering and analyzing data, developing and recommending solutions.
• Conduct safety incident investigations as needed.
• Conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Manage personnel-related matters, including providing performance-based feedback, providing support and completing field activities and administrative paperwork as needed.
• Maintain communication of work plans with region technical manager and required corporate groups.
• Organize work for timely completion.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Respond to emergency situations at any time.
• Foster a positive and open work environment.
• Demonstrate and enforce the highest professional integrity, ethics and safety discipline.
• Demonstrate and reinforce a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Some overnight travel as required.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years direct work experience in crude oil/gas pipeline system corrosion operations, including prior supervisory responsibility may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum five (5) years working experience with corrosion operations of crude oil/gas pipeline systems.
• A minimum of five (5) years with direct people management.
• Knowledge and experience in operation of pipeline, measurement, pump stations, compression and all related equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of crude oil, flammable gases, liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations and multiple tasks daily.
• Solid communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead towards operational excellence.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations and other internal and external groups.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Living environs may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location.
• Some overnight travel as required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

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

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

Other Responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we