What is a pipelines supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a pipelines supervisor

1. Explore pipelines supervisor education requirements

   Most common pipelines supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   31.6 %

   Bachelor's

   31.6 %

   Associate

   23.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific pipelines supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   DOT	39.23%
   Pipeline Maintenance	29.19%
   Pipeline Facilities	11.49%
   Capital Projects	9.31%
   Capital Budgets	8.54%

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3. Complete relevant pipelines supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pipelines supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pipelines supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pipelines supervisor resumes.

4. Research pipelines supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage weekly payroll disbursement for contract employees.
   • Perform natural gas poly hot taps with electrofusion saddles and hot tap bits.
   • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make inform decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change.
   • Level locations after bad weather with bulldozer and packer.

5. Apply for pipelines supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a pipelines supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams