Well Operations Supervisor (Gas Storage) - Colorado Springs, CO or Houston, TX
Kinder MorganOverview: Kinder Morgan (KM) underground Gas Storage Engineering (GSE) is currently seeking a Well Operations Supervisor responsible for supervising well drilling, completion, workover and logging operations at numerous storage facilities throughout the United States. Its operations include over 1300 wells in 32 gas storage fields at 27 locations in 11 states. This position can be located in the Colorado Springs, CO or Houston, TX offices. Responsibilities: The Well Operations Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring KM’s policies/procedures are followed in the field specifically related to safe drilling/well operations at all gas storage facilities. The following summarizes the job responsibilities of the Well Operations Supervisor. SAFETY FOCUS - Support the GSE group and field personnel in achieving Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) targets. Implement detailed workover / completion / drilling prognoses for well work programs that satisfy asset objectives and demonstrate compliance with state and federal gas storage well policies and regulations. Supervise well site consultants and contractors. Schedule and coordinate 3rd-party contractors as required. Prepare detailed cost estimates for all planned work activities. Manage and communicate drilling/workover project costs and progress daily to all stakeholders. Track and forecast overall costs for drilling/completion/workover programs as required. Participate in post well analyses and benchmark results of actual costs vs. planned. Prepare post job analysis report identifying improvements and lessons learned that can be applied to other wells and fields. Update all well files, both electronic and field files. Communicate with State Regulatory Agencies as required to satisfy permit requirements. Work closely with GSE and facility operations personnel to ensure a safe and efficient operation. Work with procurement to bid and document purchases and service agreements to facilitate delivery with suppliers of materials and services required for well operations. Communicate with GSE concerning operational, cost, risk and schedule issues. Handle special project assignments as required. Be proactive in anticipating drilling/workover challenges and quick and effective when reacting to issues. Demonstrate and consistently apply the highest level of leadership in KM standards, practices and policies. Be willing to travel to the field for project implementation and interaction with field personnel. Be willing to work a rotating schedule if the need arises on 24-hour drilling operations. Effectively supervise well site field contractors plus work with Drilling Well Supervisor and well site consultants to ensure that safety work practices and work permits are compliant with both OSHA and Kinder Morgan EHS requirements. Communicate to GSE management known/discovered non-compliance or inefficiencies in KM’s EHS practices. Qualifications: Educational Requirements (minimal requirements and any additional education or training that would be helpful) High School Diploma or GED Well Control Certified Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, competencies, working conditions) Training in well control and prior experience with drilling and completion / workover rigs. 5 years of experience in a supervisory role within an oil-field drilling / completion environment. Proficient in using advanced Microsoft Office Software to effectively execute work tasks. CPR and First aid certified, and have knowledge of emergency rescue procedures. Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow rules. Ability to work independently to prioritize and manage workload while providing timely turnaround on tasks. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, often under short or changing deadlines, in a divers…