Operations Specialist

About This Role

This Operations Specialist role involves the operation and maintenance of gas pipelines and related compression facilities, handling tasks of significant complexity. The specialist will work with various equipment and facilities, ensuring their upkeep and compliance with company and governmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines, working with landowners and the public
• Work within compression facilities, including compressors, engines, turbines, fans, pumps, valves, and seals
• Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, and other pipeline appurtenances
• Perform general upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, offices, and compression facilities
• Participate in projects in a support role for excavation oversight, air mover operation, pigging support, and leak surveys
• Represent the company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials/emergency officials, and at local meetings
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, etc.)
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
• Participate in the development of Operations & Maintenance procedures, worksite specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements
• Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours, including after dark hours
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other software)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focus
• Strong mechanical skills
• Available for shift work and standby when applicable
• Ability to work with others as a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle over rough terrain
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle, and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification

Nice to have:

• Gas compressor stations and pipeline system operations experience
• Maintenance tracking database activities and requirements experience
• Line locating equipment and one-call requirements experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams
• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems experience

Important Details

• Schedule: May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
• Travel: Required depending on location and workload
• Working conditions: Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Relocation: Must live or relocate to live within 30 miles of reporting location by position start date

About the Company

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. The company is committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.