Pipeline Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure in North America owning and operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipeline. We are currently looking to hire a Pipeline Specialist for our Pipeline Project Support Division.

• Assist with hot tapping and stopple equipment, perform valve maintenance, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), hydrostatic testing, and perform leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. May lead others, train, develop training, ensure compliance, provide financial input, scope projects, and oversee supervision of contractors and contract workers.
• Perform all phases of mobilizing, operating, and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainers) for excavation frequently on in-service natural gas and product pipelines.
• Report to a Pipeline Crew Leader to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.
• Perform excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation crossings of lines.
• Perform troubleshooting and valve maintenance on DOT mainline isolation valves.
• Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Operate large truck and trailer hauling equipment required to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job sites.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Locate and mark pipelines with line detection, pipeline locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets for reference.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Prepare pipelines for full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Evacuate, purge, and load pipelines; operate pipeline air-movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• Perform basic acetylene cutting and beveling operations.
• Responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving replacement parts, completing personal time sheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Act as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• General:
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Two or more years of experience in all phases of pipeline construction, maintenance and repair, including equal experience in operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainer).
• Certifications and Licenses:
  • Valid CDL driver license with satisfactory driving record.
  • OQ certifications in Natural Gas and Products pipe maintenance activities.
• Competencies and
  
  Skills:
  • Follow safety, environmental and regulatory policies.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations.
  • Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment including large trucks.
  • Ability to read and interpret company policies, O&M manual, and blueprints.
  • Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office, operating systems, company software).
  • Basic math skills.
  • Customer service focus.
  • Ability to work with a team, take direction, attention to detail, work rules, and adherence to schedules.

• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods.
• Twist head and back for extended periods.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head, lying on back.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

• Normally working outdoors in a pipeline construction type environment.
• Must be available for call outs 24/7, except during company-sponsored paid time off.
• Typical work schedule Monday through Thursday, ten hours per day, likely involve overtime.
• Requires significant overnight travel to support operation areas throughout the company, working other than normal hours, overtime, schedule changes, and ability to respond to call-outs.

Must live or relocate within 60 miles of the reporting location by position start date. Requires significant overnight travel to support operation areas throughout the company and availability for call outs 24/7, except during company-sponsored paid time off.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has…