Superintendent - Operations (Finance)

Position Description

The Operations Superintendent will lead the Terminal in executing product movements. These movements may start or end at an above ground storage tank, marine vessel, tank truck, or pipeline and can also involve various air pollution control devices, leak detection, and waste control protocols. Kinder Morgan Curtis Bay is a continuous operation that conducts liquid product movements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This job is subject to regulation by various agencies including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and US Coast Guard.

Position Requirements

• Assuring the safety of workforce and safekeeping of customer product.
• Developing, implementing, and assuring compliance with company policies and procedure.
• Assuring compliance with governmental regulations, i.e.; EPA , DOT, NJDEP, US Coast Guard, etc.
• Managing the terminal's operating expenses efficiently and responsibly.
• Assisting in the planning and administration of the facility's human resources policies and programs, Including: job requisitions, interviewing, hiring, etc.
• Ensure organization is operating in compliance with union and commercial contracts.
• Managing and developing employees through a defined performance management program; i.e., reward & recognition, corrective actions as required.
• Oversee the execution of the department's training program.
• Development of supervisors and other professionals through training coaching and mentoring.
• Assuring customer product quality maintenance through lab services direction.
• Coordinating with Customer Service, Finance, Maintenance, and Engineering departments; i.e., follow up on work orders, work processes, product inventory, invoice approval etc.
• Maintaining communications with customers concerning their operational needs and inquiries.
• Assisting the Commercial group in managing customer relationships including new business, contract renewals, expansion of current business, and business review management.
• Assuring quality and reliability of the associated IT, operational, and pipeline systems.
• Responsible for hiring personnel in accordance with Kinder Morgan's hiring requirements and policies, to include: meeting essential qualifications while meeting EEO requirements.
• Making wage increase recommendations in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
• Managing and monitoring manpower/vacations.
• Monitoring /Reviewing OT to ensure compliance operational requirement and the budget.
• Operational experience including 5 years of supervisory or management experience

• Working knowledge of facility management
• Experience directing a union workforce with varying skills and roles.
• Professional, high energy personality with a positive attitude.
• Experience in supervising personnel.
• Leadership and personnel management skills.
• Superior work ethic and dependability.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and pumps.
  Experience training and instructing employees.
• Goal orientated with a focus on self-motivation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Operational experience including 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse number of operational activities and projects.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions will be required to work outside at times.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s) or management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed.
• The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to take initiative, exhibit self-direction and work with co-workers to accomplish defined goals in a fast paced, challenging environment.
• Excellent math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and fractions) are required.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and be able to manipulate large spreadsheets and databases.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Experience supervising a union workforce.
• Experience managing within the Oil and Gas/Energy Industry.
• 4 years military experience with honorable discharge.
• Familiarity with regulations of agencies such as DOT(PHMSA), OSHA, EPA, US Coast Guard.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.