Operator - Watford Plant

What We Are Looking For

The operator is responsible for overall daily operations of a processing plant and compressor station and assists with maintenance activities.

• Measures and records production at various locations.
• Operates processing plant, gas compressors, pumps, and other related equipment.
• Performs minor repairs and major repairs with assistance from others on compressors and other related equipment.
• Takes callouts and responds in a timely manner.
• Assists mechanical, measurement, and other company personnel as needed.
• Ensures the cost effectiveness and efficiency of all engines and associated equipment.
• Ensures that the product and gas meet the requirement and specs of the customer.
• Operates and maintains compressor stations and processing plant daily. Records production and equipment readings.
• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork for all activities performed.
• Reports all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Maintains company vehicle appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations.
• Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one‑on‑one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day‑to‑day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes‑adverse conditions.

• Valid state operating license with insurable driving record under company insurance policy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

Because this position requires donning SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), employees must pass a SCBA fit test and screening as a condition of employment.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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