Operator – Natural Gas Pipeline - Shreveport, LA

What We Are Looking For

The Operator position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Kinder Hawk facility located at 9580 Saint Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Under close supervision, performs unskilled maintenance and/or construction of the pipeline, the right-of-way and grounds around pipeline or other facilities. Is trained in operating and/or monitoring station/terminal equipment through manipulation of station/terminal central control panel to control movement of product into, out of, and with terminal. Typically requires more than three years of Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline and Facility operational experience.

• Comes to work promptly and regularly.
• Takes direction from supervisors well.
• Works well with others.
• Works well under the stress of deadlines.
• Concentrates well on tasks.
• Accurately completes tasks.
• May perform maintenance and/or construction of the pipeline, the right of way and ground around pipeline or other facilities.
• The system operator is trained in operating and or monitoring the equipment through manipulation of terminal/station central control panels to control movement of product into, out of and through terminals.
• Responsible for the operation of natural gas pipelines including operations of gas dehydration, compression and treating facilities.
• Operating internal combustion engines to transmit compress or recover gases, such as natural gas in various processes.
• Performing minor repairs on equipment, according to type of gas compressed or recovered.
• Operating equipment to control transmission of natural gas through pipelines.
• Moving controls and turns valves to start compressor engines, pumps and auxiliary equipment.
• Operating equipment to control transmission of natural gas through pipelines.
• Observing operation of equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Monitoring meters, gauges and recoding instrument charts to ensure specified temperature, pressure and flow of gas through system.
• Conducting chemical tests to evaluate quality of gas.
• Recording instrument readings and operational changes in operating log.
• Performing minor repairs on equipment using hand tools.
• Operating or tends equipment to purify gas
• Operating and monitoring the related activities includes safely driving to field location and sites, and is essential to the role.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders and working various equipment.
• Basic computer skills Experience with AMINE treatment, gas processing or glycol treatment required.
• A basic understanding of pipeline and compressor stations layout, operations, machines and maintenance is preferred.
• Experience in operations of natural gas pipelines including operations of gas dehydration, compression and treating facilities.
• Proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• A safe driving record, along with the ability to safely operate heavy machinery, vehicles, or equipment as needed is required.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.

• Computer skills (MS office, MS Excel, operating systems, etc.)
• Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Good verbal and…