Planning/Scheduling/Operations Supervisor

Fairmont, WV

$75-85K

Our Fairmont, WV client is looking to hire a Planning/Scheduling/Operations Supervisor. The Planning/Scheduling/Operations Supervisor develops, plans and schedules projects and provides operational supervision for the Technicians. The Operations Supervisor is ultimately responsible for field project preparation and execution. The Operations Supervisor communicates with clients, technicians, sales, and operations to coordinate workflow. The Operations Supervisor works mainly at the facility in the Fairmont, WV location, but also travels as needed across the US. Initial travel the first year will be approx.. 20% but could be up to 30-40% as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a safety culture
• Service natural gas and propane industry in the field of odorization
• Manage projects: detailed planning, scheduling, active communication, timely reporting
• Prepare job kits (truck, transport, crane, materials, rental equipment, excavation, Hazmat disposal)
• Train and supervise the Technicians.
• Decommission aged equipment and prepare for shipment.
• Install new equipment, small diameter pipe, and tubing (involves pipefitting, installation of Swagelok compression fittings...)
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance of natural gas odorizers.
• Set up and monitor equipment for natural gas pipeline pickling.
• Perform safe and odor-free transfer of odorants between tanks.
• Remediate odorant spills.
• Travel (drive / fly) to client locations throughout the USA to complete assignments.
• Drive box trucks, pickup trucks w/ trailers and flatbed / stake bed truck
• Comply with State/Federal regulations and company safety standards at all times while performing duties

• Complete timely and accurate documentation: work orders, DOT logs, expense reports, etc.
• Understand and comply with all DOT regulations

• Exercise sound judgment in proper resolution of a problem and seek direction from team and/or supervisor when necessary
• Know and adhere to standards of quality and customer service
• Handle flammable liquids and gases

• Fill out non-conformance, near-miss and accident reports
• Perform job hazard analysis
• Clean truck and equipment and replenish inventory upon project completion to make ready for next project.

• Hold technicians accountable for their tasks
• Develop procedures of work for all field activities to be carried out by Odorant Technicians

• Manage inventory and materials
• Maintain equipment
• Special projects, as the need arises

Qualifications:

• 5 years technical experience in the oil & gas industry, or manufacturing sector or processing plant.

• Supervisory experience.
• Scheduling and planning experience.
• Time management, task management, material management, people management skills
• Team building, motivational, supportive… a resource person for his team
• Strong mechanical skills with some formal technical training
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers and clients
• Strong work ethic, someone who is diligent and results-oriented

• Ability to interpret diagrams and schematics involving tanks, lines, pumps, valves
• Understanding of pumping principles
• Understanding of liquid and gas pressure and flow
• Use of hand tools

• Electrical problem-solving skills to understand, operate and calibrate electronic sensors
• Flexible for travel throughout the USA when required (about 20% of the time but could be higher)
• Ability to quickly assess problems and process workable solutions
• Ability to follow complex written procedures involving valves, pumps, actuators, sensors, measurements
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group (collaboration, initiative, respect, articulate expression, proactive communication)
• Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation
• Effective dealing with scheduling problems and/or changes
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Computer, tablet and smart phone literate.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive rental vehicles; clean driving record
• Must be 23 years of age (insurance requirement)