Operator – Bear Creek​/Bienville, LA

Position

Operator – Bear Creek/Bienville, LA

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO₂) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feed stocks.

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 Operator is based out of our Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Bienville, LA compressor station/Bear Creek Storage Field located at 10275 Highway 507, Bienville, LA 71008. This is a 7‑day on and 7‑day off position with rotating on‑call responsibilities for 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.

We are looking for experienced Line Patroller, Pipeline Field Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic, or similar.

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.

• Responsible for the operation of compressors, engines, auxiliary units, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, seals, valves and related equipment
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling process variables, such as pressure, temperature and flow rates to efficiently achieve desired operating results
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps and other equipment to maintain designated operating parameters
• Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all gas processing units and associated equipment
• Monitors quality of product to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions when out of specification product is identified
• Communicates with company gas controllers, business groups and other operating groups as necessary
• Communicates with shippers concerning liquid movement
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed
• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns
• Trains company and third party personnel as required
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants and public officials/emergency officials
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements
• Work a rotating shift
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork
• Actively participate in safety and security program and initiatives
• Participates in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans
• Help in the development of Site Specific Procedures
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
• 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 and best practices associated with the equipment in area of responsibility

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its…