Operations Specialist

What We Are Looking For

The Operations Specialist is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Purvis Compressor Station located at 560 Pumping Station Road, Purvis, MS 39475. This is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Line Patroller, Pipeline Field Specialist, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Compressor or Turbine Mechanic or similar. Experience working with equipment manufactured by Worthington, Caterpillar Natural Gas Engines, Cooper Bessemer Engines, Solar Turbines and GE Turbines is a plus.

Our Operations Specialists come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you received your training while serving our Country in the military or while working in the private sector we encourage you to consider continuing your career as an Operations Specialist with Kinder Morgan.

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of Company gas pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, process plants and other related facilities.

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, electric motors, cooling equipment, , pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.
• 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, pump stations, terminals, pipelines, and process plants.
• 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.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way,, 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; 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/or environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (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…