Pipelines & Terminals Maintenance Superintendent

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

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

Bachelors 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

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.