Crew Leader Deepwater

What We Are Looking For

The primary purpose of the Operations Crew-Leader position is to assist the in the full range of duties and responsibilities involved in terminal Supervisor; to provide back-up coverage when the Supervisor is out or unavailable; to gain a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the operational and administrative responsibilities of terminal Supervisor; and to develop and exhibit the necessary leadership, analytical/decision making and managerial skills in order to move into an Area Manager position. The Operations Supervisor will assist the Supervisor with the management of all station or terminal activities, including remote locations and booster stations, to ensure safe, efficient operations in assigned areas. He/she will perform specific duties as assigned which may include acting as a liaison between Rail activities and shipping customers in order to maintain efficient delivery and resolve any difficulties relating to scheduling, metering/inventory, and quality control issues.

What You Will Do

• Understands, enforces, and communicates to others procedures/safety regulations required for bulk material handling operations at Deepwater Terminal.
• Conducts daily safety meetings with crew members.
• Ensures all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections are completed and turned in to be filed.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements and regulations is mandatory.
• Records and reports any issues or environmental concerns to the terminal supervisor/manager for resolution.
• Submits daily crew turn-over reports at the end of each shift.
• Trains subordinates in bulk material safety requirements of Kinder Morgan including but not limited to lock out/tag out, confined space, hot work, etc.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Directs employees to those who can provide interpretation of company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Directs and assists workers in mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair of conveyor machinery and heavy equipment.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Directs and assists workers engaged in dismantling, assembling and installing industrial equipment and machinery.
• Maintains inspection, time and production records. Prepares daily work schedule to utilize manpower efficiently.
• Monitors and reports to supervisor spare parts inventory/shortages.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
• Has understanding and grasp of environmental impact of Bulk material handling operations.
• Takes lead in assuring performance of daily maintenance and troubleshooting conveyor and heavy equipment problems and directs repairs.
• Performs activities of workers supervised, i.e. this is a working foreperson/lead person.
• Leads a crew of 4 to 5 daily and performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Trains and communicates to others proper rail car and truck unloading procedures for domestic shipments and unit trains.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to put together work schedules for efficient manpower utilization.
• Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
• Prioritize and plans work activities using time efficiently, plans for additional resources, organizes schedules of other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans.

What You Need

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required
• 3-5 years' experience required or equivalent combination of education/experience

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in reading policies and procedures and written work orders.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally.
• Must be willing to work shift schedule as assigned and overtime with little to no notice during the week, weekends, holiday, etc. as needed for operational needs.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, Word and various operating systems, and other company software.)
• Communication with supervision and coworkers via radio or hand signals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers and must be willing to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must to pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations.
• Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones; such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Equipment operator's certification for equipment being operated; or one to three months of related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must be able to complete/pass DISA testing for entrance into the work site.
• Must be able to complete/pass respiratory testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years (May change based on the position we are filling)

Working Conditions:

• Understand and comply with customer and Kinder Morgan's rules and policies.
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to carry and communicate over a company-provided mobile radio/company cell phone.
• Must be capable to handle evolving conditions.
• Ability to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also but not limited to: heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on track rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain and a high noise level in the work environment.
• Required to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must wear fire retardant clothing.
• The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and areas of electrical shock and a noise level that is usually loud for this work environment.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

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.
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