Maintenance Specialist - USW

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products. Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner.

We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures. The Maintenance Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) Joliet, IL warehouse located at 2300 South I‑80 Frontage Road, Joliet, IL 60436.

This is a Monday through Friday position with some on‑call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and two retirement plans. To be considered for our Joliet, IL Maintenance Specialist position, click on “Apply Now” to sign in or create an account to upload your resume.

Primary purpose:

• Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of Company natural gas pipelines, appurtenances, meter stations, and other related facilities.

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, valves, seals and other related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair valves, regulators 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, and including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, 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, USFS, 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).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• 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.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device.
• Knowledge of transmission pipeline systems.
• Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems.

• Possess 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…