Operations Specialist

The Operations Specialist position is based out of our Station 204, Natural Gas Pipeline (NGPL) Columbus Junction, IA compressor station / Natural Gas Pipeline Storage Field located at th St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738. This is a Monday through Friday position with rotating on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends. Operations Specialists at this location may be required to work seasonal shift work during the annual gas withdrawal cycle.

These shifts are typically 12-hour shifts beginning at 6 am or 6 pm. Shift work occurs for up to 5 months per year and does include weekends and holidays. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. This is a great opportunity for persons with a strong mechanical background or experience with pipelines or industrial maintenance.

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines (both transmission and storage field systems), compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, compressor stations and treating facilities. This includes, but is not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building maintenance, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor and major repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., gas compression and treating equipment, industrial wheeled equipment, water pumps, air compressors, dehydrators, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors, etc.)
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, etc.).
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site 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.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• This position will require you to train and work as a compressor station operator on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School degree or equivalent Experience / specific knowledge.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in area…