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Steven Kirkpatrick

Woodville

Summary

I am a safety-conscious Supervisor committed to achieving organizational and employee goals and objectives. Expertise in directing and coordinating up to a 50-person staff, aligning work schedules and developing operation plans. Efficient and reliable professional with exceptional problem resolution and communication skills.

Dynamic Terminal Operations Supervisor at Kinder Morgan, Inc., skilled in team leadership and complex problem-solving. Great at enhancing and enforcing safety protocols and improving customer satisfaction through effective communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office and equipment operation, fostering professional development and achieving operational excellence. Committed to driving efficiency and compliance in any construction setting. Quick learner, very adaptable, great under pressure, always looking for a new skill or knowledge.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Terminal Operations Supervisor

Kinder Morgan, Inc
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervise and manage up to 50 teammates across the site.
  • Implement and make schedules for all teammates on site to work with customer demand of ship-loading.
  • Operate equipment such as D9/D10 dozers, trackhoes, skidsteers, telehandlers, manlifts for various jobs across the terminal.
  • Address and maintain the various issues on the roads and ditches around the work area.
  • Increase customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, implementing tailored solutions and maintaining communication multiple times weekly.
  • Tracking employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Develop and improve on robust safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for employees and customers.
  • Complete MBWA's ( Manage by walk around) to identify issues around the site that may prove to be safety issues or productivity issues.
  • Lead SQE meetings with other terminals to identify issues they may encounter or that we have encountered to share safety knowledge and raise awareness.
  • Overcome logistical challenges by developing contingency plans and adaptive strategies based on real-time data and situations.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards related to terminal operations.
  • Improve communication between departments by facilitating regular meetings and information sharing sessions.
  • Lead daily safety and staff meetings and initiate safety stand downs to address problems as they occur.
  • Mentor staff members in best practices for terminal management, ensure all site specific training is being completed and understood, fostering professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Coordinated cross training of all teammates across the terminal.
  • Evaluate employee performance regularly through formal reviews as well as ongoing feedback mechanisms.
  • Oversee inventory management functions including warehousing, transportation coordination, order tracking, and work orders using a program called Maximo.
  • Maintain an onsite inventory of product on hand using various applications of Microsoft Office such as excel and word.
  • Build training information for various duties across the site using Microsoft Power Point.
  • Conduct periodic audits of operational practices to identify areas of improvement or noncompliance.
  • Promote safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
  • Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
  • Monitored, trained and guided employee performance and productivity.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Oversee the use and identification of issues on a mile of conveyor belt and system.
  • Daily inspection of equipment, pre-use, JHA's, heat sheets and reports .

Crew Leader 4

Kinder Morgan, Inc
12.2018 - 10.2024
  • Operated D9 dozer to maintain large stockpiles, trackhoes for ditch clean outs, skidsteer, telehandler, manlifts, Front-end loaders for stockpiling and loading trucks.
  • PLC and control room experience from off-loading ships and ensuring the proper storage of various materials.
  • Over saw the off-loading of trains directing the storage of multiple materials and up to 50 dump trucks dumping and operating at once.
  • maintained work orders, PM's and inventory using a software called Maximo.
  • Ensured all training was completed for employees at the terminal.
  • Maintained basic preventative maintenance on the equipment on site to include troubleshooting and scheduling outside services.
  • Daily inventory and safety meetings addressing the upcoming days events bringing awareness to possible safety hazards.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring that all crew members provided high-quality service in line with company standards.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Communicated with the customer on site to keep a positive line of communication and knowledge of situations.
  • Used Microsoft Office software such as excel, power point, word etc. for daily work, reports and inventory.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism in all aspects of work, thereby elevating overall team performance.
  • Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
  • Handled employee scheduling, balancing workload while accommodating individual preferences and availability.
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent results across all completed tasks and projects.
  • Participated in company wide safety program to foster in new practices at other sites.
  • Training and constant maintenance of conveyor systems on site.
  • Daily inspection of equipment, pre-use, JHA's, heat sheets and reports .

Maintenace Tech II

TXDOT
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Participated in daily task and safety meetings
  • Operated dump trucks to assist in completing tasks that were given to maintain the state highways in our area.
  • Operated equipment for tasks such as front-end loaders, skidsteer, forklift, gradeall, milling machine, profile milling machine, slope mower.
  • Gained knowledge of TCP's and other safety plans that were in use on the work sites.
  • Helped with hurricane cleanup and flooding situations to include the deployment of signage, barriers and haul-off.
  • Helped with the installment of new signs around the allotted county of work.
  • Assisted in the process of correcting highway issues such as base failures, eroding shoulders, level ups, pre-seal coat repairs and potholes.
  • Assisted in the annual seal coat projects.
  • Helped the TXDOT engineers from the adjoining county when they needed extra help or assistance on projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked as a team with everyone on site to maintain a safe working environment, always looking out for those around me.
  • Completed and maintained state herbicide license to help combat overgrowth along the right of ways.
  • Helped maintain a monthly inventory of herbicide chemicals to have a solid accounting.
  • Mixed and applied Herbicide chemicals in accordance to state and federal regulations.
  • Completed daily paperwork to account for inventory of any materials used on any job and to show production of the days task.

Pit Supervisor

Rabroker Construction
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • I was the only person on site and had to maintain the entirety of the pit.
  • Stockpiled, screened materials, loaded trucks using trackhoes, Front-end loaders, 987 CAT trackloader.
  • Preformed daily pre-use of all equipment.
  • Maintained the PM's on all equipment when there was down time.
  • Changed out hydraulic rams or seals on the trackhoes when they went bad.
  • Responsible for yard layout of materials.
  • Responsible for all accounts payable and issuing invoices to customers that were due for collections.
  • Plan daily loadout and account for big jobs coming up that would require special materials or certain amounts that needed to be orchestrated ahead of time.
  • Preform test cuts around the site to find different or needed materials.
  • Schedule for any outside maintenance that was to much for me to handle.
  • Coordinate with the owner of the pit for possible weather or equipment issues to be addressed.
  • Ensure my own safety and make sure to not get in a position that could cause injury or damage.
  • Maintain communication with TCEQ as the property was on the eroding banks of the Lampasses River causing issues with the local water supply to farmers down stream.

Education

GED -

Temple Highschool
Temple, TX

Skills

  • Texas Class A CDL
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Office experience
  • Various software knowledge
  • ISTC and TWIC
  • Equipment Operator experience
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Terminal Operations Supervisor

Kinder Morgan, Inc
10.2024 - Current

Crew Leader 4

Kinder Morgan, Inc
12.2018 - 10.2024

Maintenace Tech II

TXDOT
09.2015 - 12.2018

Pit Supervisor

Rabroker Construction
04.2013 - 08.2015

GED -

Temple Highschool

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