Operator – Shreveport, LA

Operator – Shreveport, LA

Position offered by Kinder Morgan, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure company operating roughly 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. The role is located at the Kinder Hawk facility, 9580 Saint Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106.

Under close supervision, performs unskilled maintenance and/or construction of pipeline, right‑of‑way and grounds, and operates and monitors station/terminal equipment. Requires more than three years of Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline and Facility operational experience.

• Comes to work promptly and regularly.
• Takes direction from supervisors well.
• Works well with others.
• Works well under the stress of deadlines.
• Concentrates well on tasks.
• Accurately completes tasks.
• May perform maintenance and/or construction of the pipeline, the right of way and ground around pipeline or other facilities.
• The system operator is trained in operating and or monitoring the equipment through manipulation of terminal/station central control panels to control movement of product into, out of and through terminals.
• Responsible for the operation of natural gas pipelines including operations of gas dehydration, compression and treating facilities.
• Operating internal combustion engines to transmit compress or recover gases, such as natural gas in various processes.
• Performing minor repairs on equipment, according to type of gas compressed or recovered.
• Operating equipment to control transmission of natural gas through pipelines.
• Moving controls and turns valves to start compressor engines, pumps and auxiliary equipment.
• Observing operation of equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Monitoring meters, gauges and recoding instrument charts to ensure specified temperature, pressure and flow of gas through system.
• Conducting chemical tests to evaluate quality of gas.
• Recording instrument readings and operational changes in operating log.
• Performing minor repairs on equipment using hand tools.
• Operating or tend equipment to purify gas.
• Operating and monitoring the related activities includes safely driving to field location and sites, and is essential to the role.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders and working various equipment.
• Basic computer skills. Experience with AMINE treatment, gas processing or glycol treatment required.
• A basic understanding of pipeline and compressor stations layout, operations, machines and maintenance is preferred.
• Experience in operations of natural gas pipelines including operations of gas dehydration, compression and treating facilities.
• Proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• A safe driving record, along with the ability to safely operate heavy machinery, vehicles, or equipment as needed is required.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver’s license are required.

• Computer skills (MS office, MS Excel, operating systems, etc.)
• Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focus
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to speak and understand English.

• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Advantageous but not required to be able to occasionally exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head.
• Work lying on back.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

• May work in low‑lit areas.
• Must be…