Supervisor, Tanks

The Tank and Facility Supervisor at Plains All American is responsible for overseeing field operations pertaining to the inspection and maintenance of storage tanks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves coordinating with subcontractors, managing inspection reports, and implementing strategies to mitigate project delays. The position requires extensive experience in field project management, knowledge of API regulations, and excellent communication skills.

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Plains All American (PAA) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, PAA handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment. Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets, and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains has an opening for a Tank and Facility Supervisor who will work out of our field locations in Casper, Wyoming. Reporting to the Manager, Tanks & Facilities, you will function as a field operations liaison with local tank and facility managers, operations, and subcontractors to optimize project cost and realize efficiencies in fulfillment of meet business needs and requirements. In addition, you will be the primary point of contact with assigned local field operations and stakeholders for all tank inspection activities. Travel is expected and required (+/- 50%).

The successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including medical / dental / prescription / vision, 401(k) plan, vacation, paid time off, and other programs.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and deploy strategies to proactively mitigate schedule delays and maintain project progress.
• Oversee internal and external inspection of storage tanks to assess condition and ensure compliance to API 653 standards.
• Supervise and coordinate with subcontractors and maintenance teams during inspection projects.
• Assure detailed inspection reports that capture findings and recommendations for necessary repairs or maintenance are provided to impacted stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and are executed in adherence with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure data is effectively managed according to applicable regulations and Integrity Management Program requirements.
• Own and manage adherence to quality control and safety programs.
• Oversee QA/QC of inspection and testing, documentation, and compliance.
• Oversee field execution of tank inspections including, but not limited to, OSS, ISI, and seal inspections as required and prescribed.
• Inform direct leadership and local operations of events and project statuses.
• Provide SME input to contractors and local operations.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to assure timely task execution. Oversee subcontractor progress, address issues promptly, and ensure project efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of field project management experience
• Working knowledge of API 650, 653, DOT Part 195 regulations and/or experience with tank construction or maintenance.
• API 653, and AMPP CIP level 1 certifications preferred.
• Working knowledge of procedures for tank repairs such as tank cleaning, welding, material selection, and application or capable of quickly learning procedures identified in API standards and practices relating to aboveground storage tanks.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and industry applications.
• Previous supervisory experience, leading and engaging team members, considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to field locations (+/- 50%).
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing.
• Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. #Plains

Our employees drive our success. At PAA hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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