Supervisor Ops (CO2 Production Cortez)

What We Are Looking For

The CO2 Source Operations Supervisor leads the McElmo/Doe Canyon CO2 Operation team of 15 direct reports.  This position is responsible for producing the McElmo and Doe Canyon CO2 Production Units safely and to its maximum potential by optimizing producing wells, gathering systems, water disposal wells and CO2 compression facilities and coordinating maintenance activities with the CO2 Source maintenance team.  

 

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain, foster, and support a safe work environment, safe work practices, and environmental stewardship.
• Understand and comply with local, state, and federal oil & gas regulatory rules.
• Act as on-site incident commander in emergency situations
• Prepare, maintain, and execute production operating budgets recognizing key business drivers
• Provide support and guidance in generating innovative operation methods to measure, predict, and maximize CO2 recovery from the reservoir
• Collaborate with the maintenance supervisor and maintenance team to maintain safe reliable production facilities
• Aid in the development of operations staff members
• Provide input into the execution of operations projects
• Daily production operations and production accounting management.
• Support reservoir data collection, reservoir management and material balance processes.
• Support and provide guidance in production facilities operation and design
• Provide direction and guidance in field production optimization efforts
• Coordinate “on call” and work schedules
• Participate in emergency response roles and training

What You Need

Education:  

• High School Diploma
• Technical degree or college preferred

Experience / specific knowledge:

• 5 years minimum experience in oil and gas industry.
• Prior supervisory experience with oil & gas operations

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Proven track record in managing oil and gas operations in a safe and efficient manner
• Knowledge of CO2 production operations
• Excellent communicator with the team, operations, and commercial groups.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, frequently under pressure, on multiple tasks.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Microsoft applications and well versed in making/generating presentations.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from managers, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details
• Required to carry a company provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
• Strong background in safe work practices and active participation in safety program
• Self-starter and high drive for results
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Strong prioritization and planning skills

Physical demands:

• Extended hours during upset conditions
• Work outside in all weather conditions as needed
• Occasionally and with or without a reasonable accommodation, lift waist high and carry over 50 lbs. 

Working conditions:

• Subject to extended hours, callout and holidays 
• Occasional travel outside the assigned geographic is required and anticipated

Supervisory responsibility:

• Oversees a production team consisting of 15 employees on average. 

Pay Range

USD $122,000.00 - USD $178,000.00 /Yr.
Application Closing Date

6/30/2026
Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

Kinder Morgan offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following:  health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

 

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

 

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Education:  

• High School Diploma
• Technical degree or college preferred

Experience / specific knowledge:

• 5 years minimum experience in oil and gas industry.
• Prior supervisory experience with oil & gas operations

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Proven track record in managing oil and gas operations in a safe and efficient manner
• Knowledge of CO2 production operations
• Excellent communicator with the team, operations, and commercial groups.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment, frequently under pressure, on multiple tasks.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Microsoft applications and well versed in making/generating presentations.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from managers, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details
• Required to carry a company provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
• Strong background in safe work practices and active participation in safety program
• Self-starter and high drive for results
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Strong prioritization and planning skills

Physical demands:

• Extended hours during upset conditions
• Work outside in all weather conditions as needed
• Occasionally and with or without a reasonable accommodation, lift waist high and carry over 50 lbs. 

Working conditions:

• Subject to extended hours, callout and holidays 
• Occasional travel outside the assigned geographic is required and anticipated

Supervisory responsibility:

• Oversees a production team consisting of 15 employees on average. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain, foster, and support a safe work environment, safe work practices, and environmental stewardship.
• Understand and comply with local, state, and federal oil & gas regulatory rules.
• Act as on-site incident commander in emergency situations
• Prepare, maintain, and execute production operating budgets recognizing key business drivers
• Provide support and guidance in generating innovative operation methods to measure, predict, and maximize CO2 recovery from the reservoir
• Collaborate with the maintenance supervisor and maintenance team to maintain safe reliable production facilities
• Aid in the development of operations staff members
• Provide input into the execution of operations projects
• Daily production operations and production accounting management.
• Support reservoir data collection, reservoir management and material balance processes.
• Support and provide guidance in production facilities operation and design
• Provide direction and guidance in field production optimization efforts
• Coordinate “on call” and work schedules
• Participate in emergency response roles and training