Team Lead, Mentor Site

About the position

The Mentor LPG Storage Terminal Supervisor serves as the Plant Supervisor and is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and overall performance of the facility. In addition to providing day-to-day leadership, this role actively supports routine operations and maintenance activities alongside the field team. The Supervisor serves as a key link between field operations, office planning, and departmental leadership to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of work. This position provides technical guidance to Field Specialists, manages work execution through the maintenance management system, and supports both short- and long-term operational planning. As a member of the leadership team, the Mentor LPG Storage Terminal Supervisor is accountable for performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). This position requires approximately 50% field time and 50% office time.

Responsibilities

  • Provide frontline leadership for the Mentor LPG Storage Terminal, promoting Operational Excellence, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
  • Serve as the facility representative within the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), including responsibilities as the On-Scene Commander (OSC) during emergency situations.
  • Support daily operations and maintenance activities to ensure safe execution of work and appropriate staffing levels.
  • Manage railcar logistics and coordinate with rail carriers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to maintain operational schedules and resolve issues.
  • Support forecasting and commercial activities by communicating facility capabilities, constraints, and planned maintenance outages.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with trucking companies while ensuring compliance with Chevron standards and expectations.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and volume tracking records and ensure regulatory documentation is complete and compliant.
  • Manage departmental work through SAP, including work notification review, work order creation, assignment, prioritization, and readiness verification.
  • Oversee both internally executed and contractor-performed work activities and verify quality through audits and field observations.
  • Develop and coordinate weekly work schedules and monitor execution to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Provide technical guidance and field leadership to operations and maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinate activities with internal departments and third-party contractors to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and safety expectations.
  • Monitor operational and performance metrics and implement corrective actions and improvement opportunities.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities through technical and operational expertise.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop employees while supporting performance management processes.
  • Lead or support Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Provide operational support during resource constraints, emergency situations, or increased workload periods.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by identifying, communicating, and addressing operational and safety concerns.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial and/or oilfield experience.
  • Working knowledge of engineering and business fundamentals, including Lean principles and tools.
  • Strong knowledge of process flow diagrams, P&IDs, operating procedures, and operational standards.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating work and projects in an operational environment.
  • Supervisory and/or team leadership experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SAP.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, as well as safe work practices.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in LPG storage, terminal operations, midstream operations, or related energy infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting rail and truck logistics operations.
  • Experience leading maintenance and reliability activities in an industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience working with contractors and managing contractor work execution.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, business, or related discipline.

Benefits

  • Relocation may be considered.
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