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Pipeline Specialist - Bloomfield, NM

Job in Bloomfield, San Juan County, New Mexico, 87413, USA
Listing for: Kinder Morgan
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Oil & Gas
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, owning and operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipeline. We are currently looking to hire a Pipeline Specialist for our Pipeline Project Support Division.

The incumbent must coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks and projects in support of plant, pipeline, corrosion, measurement, controls, pipeline maintenance, mechanical maintenance, machine shop, and engineering.

  • Daily responsibilities include assisting with hot tapping and stopple equipment, performing valve maintenance, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), hydrostatic testing, and leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. The incumbent may be required to lead others, train, develop training, ensure compliance, supply financial input, scope projects, and oversee the supervision of contractors and contract workers.
  • Perform all phases of mobilizing, operating, and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainers), including excavation on in-service natural gas and product pipelines.
  • This position reports to a Pipeline Crew Leader to ensure work is performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation crossings of lines.
  • Perform troubleshooting and valve maintenance on DOT mainline isolation valves.
  • Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
  • Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
  • Operate large truck and trailer hauling equipment required to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to the job site.
  • Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
  • Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
  • Locate and mark pipelines with line detection, pipeline locating equipment, or probe rods using drawings and alignment sheets for reference.
  • Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
  • Prepare pipelines for full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
  • Evacuate, purge, and load pipelines; operate pipeline air-movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
  • Perform basic acetylene cutting and beveling operations, with the position level being commensurate with the candidate's skill level.
  • Handle administrative tasks such as ordering and receiving replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
  • Act as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
  • Promote and embody Kinder Morgan's Core Values.
  • Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
  • This position may perform other duties as assigned.
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