Pipelines & Terminals Maintenance Superintendent

Summary

CHS, Inc. has an exciting opportunity at our Pipeline and Terminal (P&T) facilities centered out of Laurel, Montana. We are looking for a Maintenance Superintendent to help ensure safe and efficient maintenance of P&T operations. You must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong commitment to safety and compliance with the ability to work in both a team environment and on self-directed tasks are necessary. 

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct P&T maintenance personnel, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinate the development of maintenance strategies and standards.
• Develop a vision for the company maintenance culture and help each employee understand their role in achieving that vision.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering and Operational Compliance
• Ensure safe and compliance execution of maintenance strategy.
  • Joint ownership of O&M Compliance
  • Ownership of SAP/CMMS and spare parts inventory
  • Ownership of maintenance related MOC and Enablon action items
  • Coordinate maintenance and repair work with the Operations Superintendent
• Audit all compliance documents submitted by staff.
• Represent maintenance during internal and external audits.
• Operational Excellence SME and steward and champion SAP integration within maintenance and operations departments in collaboration with other business units
• Work closely with engineering staff and provide input on the scheduling and completion of major capital and expense projects.
• Assist other engineering disciplines as needed; and evaluate project impacts on existing systems.
• Oversee selection and evaluation of maintenance contractors.
• Participates in the collective bargaining process.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and maintenance costs control.
• Oversee company “critical spare” parts inventory.
• Participate in or lead project concept, design, and execution.
• Assist with developing and modifying operating procedures.
• Travel as needed.
• Ability to be on call during non-business hours and work extended hours as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture for all employees, contractors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance to correct.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in pipeline operations and/or construction experience
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering or related 4-year technical degree (e.g. Engineering Technology, Construction Science, or Construction Management)
• Working knowledge of valves, pumps, pump repair and alignment, welding and weld inspection and other pipeline maintenance related tasks
• Knowledge and application of PHMSA and OSHA regulations to pipeline operations and maintenance practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint and database data entry
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written to various levels within the organization, vendors, contractors, and community correspondents.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience facilitating cross-functional groups
• Experience with practices relating to contracting and contractor management
• Experience using SAP or similar CMMS
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirator