How to hire a pipe line maintenance supervisor

How to hire a pipe line maintenance supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pipe line maintenance supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pipe line maintenance supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pipe line maintenance supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pipe line maintenance supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect pipe line maintenance supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of pipe line maintenance supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Pipe Line Maintenance Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Pipe Line Maintenance Supervisor		$18-40
   Manufacturing Supervisor	A manufacturing supervisor is a management-level employee who takes responsibility for the daily operations of the production processes in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing supervisors execute different roles as sponsors, coaches, directors, counselors, and educators... Show more	$26-44
   Assembly Supervisor	Assembly Supervisors oversee and coordinate employees' work on assembly-lines. The supervisors assign personnel to stations or tasks and prepare their work schedules... Show more	$19-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Maintenance Control

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and develop associates base on organizational and developmental needs/conduct monthly one-on-ones with each employee to provide guidance and leadership.
   • Execute leadership and supervision skills in guiding daily operations of eight staff and training 10 personnel in meteorological and navigational systems.
   • Execute leadership and supervision skills in guiding daily operations of eight staff and training 10 personnel in meteorological and navigational systems.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pipe line maintenance supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pipe line maintenance supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pipe line maintenance supervisors' average salary in florida is 42% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pipe line maintenance supervisors 54% less than senior-level pipe line maintenance supervisors.
   • Certifications. A pipe line maintenance supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pipe line maintenance supervisor's salary.

   Average pipe line maintenance supervisor salary

   $58,502yearly

   $28.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pipe line maintenance supervisor salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a pipe line maintenance supervisor job description

   A pipe line maintenance supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pipe line maintenance supervisor job description:

   Pipe line maintenance supervisor job description example

   **JOB SUMMARY:**
   
   To layout, install, repair and maintain plant piping systems\.
   
   **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**
   
   I\. Installs plant compressed air, water, steam, natural gas piping as well as piping for less common chemicals and gases in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code\.
   
   II\. Maintains and repairs piping, pumps, pressure control devices, fuel service area equipment, chemical filtration, back flow prevention and reverse osmosis equipment\.
   
   1\.Safely makes repairs to failed piping systems and equipment\.
   
   III\. Uses lift equipment or ladders to access overhead equipment\.
   
   IV\. May be required to use cutting torch and to sweat solder in performance of job duties\.
   
   V\. Responsible for quality of own work\.
   
   VI\. Performs other duties as required\.
   
   **Qualifications**
   
   **EDUCATION:**
   
   High School education or equivalent, plus one year of trades school training including Plumbing Code courses\. Must obtain and maintain any necessary training and licensing, including but not limited to, Forklift Operation Certificate, and Aircraft Operating Area License\.
   
   **EXPERIENCE:**
   
   Requires one to three years of industrial pipefitting and plumbing\.
   
   **WORKING CONDITIONS:**
   
   Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to dirt, noise and weather conditions\. Occasional hazardous conditions caused by hazardous materials and processes\.
   
   **Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:**
   
   + Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
   
   + Health benefits beginning day one
   
   + Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
   
   + Paid holidays
   
   + Relocation assistance \(terms and conditions apply\)
   
   + Flight training courses and bonuses \(terms and conditions apply\)
   
   **Come feel the pride\.**
   
   **This role is eligible for $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus \(effective 7/28/2022 - 12/31/2022\)**
   
   **EEO Statement**
   
   Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.
   
   **Pay Transparency Policy Statement**
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant\. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is \(a\) in response to a formal complaint or charge, \(b\) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or \(c\) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information\.
   
   **Job** Support Services
   
   **Primary Location** US\-Kansas\-Wichita
   
   **Recruiting Company** Textron Aviation
   
   **Schedule** Full\-time
   
   **Job Level** Individual Contributor
   
   **Shift** First Shift
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pipe line maintenance supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pipe line maintenance supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit pipe line maintenance supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pipe line maintenance supervisors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pipe line maintenance supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect pipe line maintenance supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new pipe line maintenance supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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