An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.
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Position range in Permian Basin $91k•$177k Per Year I&E Supervisor•Crude
USMIO SALT CREEK LLC
Occupation:
Industrial Production Managers
Location:
Orla, TX•Orla
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
08/18/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/21/2026
Expires:
09/17/2026
Job #: 17057141
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
35 Month(s) Language
English, Very Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Help for . I&E Supervisor•Crude
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CORPORATE SUMMARY
Salt Creek Midstream (SCM) is a greenfield midstream company built to provide a full suite of midstream services and downstream solutions to producers in the Delaware Basin. SCM leverages fundamental and intra-basin knowledge to optimize the value of producer resources, reduce bottlenecks, and deliver higher netbacks to the producer.
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Tech Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, performance, and reliability of both the Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) and Maintenance teams. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all technical services activities, including budgeting, planning, commissioning, and field support.
This position provides direct supervision, leadership, and accountability for team performance, while ensuring operational uptime, strong safety culture, and alignment with company goals.
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CORE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
(PRIMARY ROLE)
Leadership & Daily Operations
Lead and manage daily Tech Services report meetings.
Supervise both Maintenance and I&E teams to ensure alignment with operational priorities.
Ensure all payroll, timekeeping, and vacation approvals are completed on time.
Approve overtime daily and monitor to avoid unnecessary hours.
Ensure completion of overtime logs and daily reporting.
Promote and enforce safety culture, including stop work authority and near-miss reporting.
Ensure a safety topic is discussed during daily meetings.
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Financial & Budget Management
Manage and track both I&E and Maintenance budgets.
Approve all expenses, purchase orders (POs), work orders, and change orders.
Participate in and lead monthly budget meetings.
Maintain cost control while keeping operations in the green.
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Work Order & Maintenance Oversight
Ensure all work orders are submitted correctly, completed on time, and properly documented.
Ensure E-Maintenance calibrations are completed for all field instruments and transmitters.
Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance activities are executed effectively.
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Inventory & Asset Management
Track and manage inventory for:
oI&E materials
oMaintenance pumps
oPLC equipment and critical spare parts
oVFD inventory
Ensure critical spare parts are available to prevent downtime.
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Training & Compliance
Ensure all team members are up to date with required training (Frontline).
Maintain accountability for team performance and development.
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Commissioning & Field Coordination
Ensure Maintenance and I&E teams complete all commissioning checklists.
Coordinate LACT commissioning activities with internal teams and producers.
Coordinate point-to-point checkouts with MIS.
Verify systems are ready prior to PSSR sign-offs.
Ensure voltage and system readiness between producer and LACT.
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Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
Maintain strong working relationships with producers and internal teams (MIS, Measurement, Operations).
Ensure timely communication and coordination for commissioning and troubleshooting.
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TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
(SUPPORTING ROLE)
(These support operations but are secondary to supervision)
Monitor field-wide communications and identify weak signal areas.
Manage LACT network performance and reliability.
Ensure flow computers and instrumentation systems are functioning properly.
Support troubleshooting efforts for I&E and Maintenance teams.
Assist with significant event tracking and reporting.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES CURRENTLY PERFORMED
(NOT
TYPICAL SUPERVISOR DUTIES
)
The following tasks are more aligned with a technician, specialist, or engineering role rather than a supervisor position. These have been performed in addition to supervisory duties and may require redistribution for long-term sustainability:
Programming & Technical Execution
Programming PLCs and HMIs for LACT units
Adjusting VFD parameters and configuring alarms/relays
Troubleshooting PLC communications with producers
Supporting flow computer troubleshooting for Measurement
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SCADA, MIS & LDS
Coordination (Execution-Level Work)
Creating and submitting documentation for SCADA (MIS) and Atmos (LDS)
Managing register mapping and system integration details
Activating/deactivating SIM cards and managing communication setups
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Field-Level Technical Work
Performing LACT pre-checks and inspections
Assisting on field trouble calls (instrumentation, pumps, communications)
Verifying system functionality hands-on prior to commissioning
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Network & Communications Management (Hands-On)
Assigning local IPs and managing static IP/SIM configurations
Managing Verizon account for communications
Installing/adjusting antennas and improving signal strength
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Administrative & Tracking Tasks
Maintaining pump tracker and inventory logs
Completing significant events logs
Managing detailed operational tracking beyond supervisory scope
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QUALIFICATIONS
Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, including PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems
Experience managing budgets, inventory, and maintenance programs
Strong leadership and team management skills
Working knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and industry standards
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple operational demands
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KEY OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Tech Services by leading teams, managing resources, and maintaining system uptimewhile transitioning execution-level technical work to appropriate support roles. Location•Orla•-