Operations Specialist - Elmore

What We Are Looking For The Operations Specialist is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Compressor Stations in Elmore, AL 36025 near Montgomery, Alabama. 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, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

What We Are Looking For The Operations Specialist is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Compressor Stations in Elmore, AL 36025 near Montgomery, Alabama. 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, 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 Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic or similar. Experience working with equipment manufactured by Caterpillar Natural Gas Engines, Cooper Bessemer Engines, Solar Turbines and GE Turbines is a plus.

What You Will Do Ops Spec Primary

Purpose:

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

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, gas compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, GE gas turbines, motors cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate gas 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 and storage well equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gathering or storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make 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 toward operational excellence.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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…