Operations Specialist - Union Dale

Overview

The Operations Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Hawley, Pennsylvania Compressor Station No. 323. 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.

To be considered for our Hawley, PA Ops Spec job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Pipeline Field Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Railway Engineer, Quality Technician, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Controls Technician or similar. Any electrical or controls experience is a plus.

The Operations Specialist will primarily be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of natural gas compressor units, onsite power generation units, related ancillary equipment, and pipeline facilities. The successful candidate will be a strong team contributor with a proactive approach to balance planned and emergent work. Our Operations Specialists are responsible for operating, performing routine service and maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing turbine and electric motor driven gas compressor sets, variable frequency drives, electric motors, generators, pumps, valves, valve operators, relief valves, etc.

Responsibilities also include performing operation and maintenance tasks on pipelines and pipeline related equipment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintain and contribute to the safe operation of Company assets
• Train and qualify to complete relevant DOT covered tasks
• Start, stop and operate turbine and motor driven compressors to maintain designated operating parameters and meet customer demand
• Identify facility and equipment malfunctions and take immediate corrective action when safe to repair
• Follow developed job procedures, site specific work plans and O&M policy and identify areas for procedural improvements
• Ensure the cost effective operation and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment
• Continuously review facility operations and adjust for optimization
• Complete general upkeep, housekeeping and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including remote locations
• Lead pipeline pigging activities for maintenance and assist with ILI
• Complete detailed reports and documentation for record keeping
• Maintenance and perform limited repairs to facility equipment (e.g., wheeled tractors, pick-up trucks, fork lifts, pneumatic pumps, air compressors, coolers)
• Assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the district’s budgets
• Communicate articulately with work group, service providers and larger audiences
• Perform one-call locates and pipeline damage prevention activities
• Must live within a 35 minute response/travel time to work location
• Will require minimal out of town travel (1 week per year)

Note:

This description reflects the activities and responsibilities as described by the employer. It does not constitute a job guarantee.