Operations Technician

What We Are Looking For

The Operations Technician position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s UTOPIA (UTP) Riga Pump Station located at 10743 Stone Quarry Rd, Riga, MI 49276. 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.

Primary

Purpose:

The Operations Technician will primarily be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a HVL (Highly Volatile Liquids) pump unit, 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 Technicians are responsible for operating, performing routine service and maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with 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 a HVL-specific pump to maintain designated operating parameters and meet customer demands
• 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 assets 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
• Assist with 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
• Assist 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).

• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimum supervision
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
• Computer skills in common programs (MS Office) and willingness to learn various operating systems, and other company software
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisors or senior peers and contribute to a collaborative goal
• Accept mentoring and mentor peers when working in teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Required to perform on-call / call out duties which will require carrying a cell phone
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company
• Overtime and work after regular business hours is anticipated
• Be available for shift work when applicable.
• Keep required job schedule, focus on details, and follow work rules

• Knowledge of pipeline systems operations
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with HVL pipeline equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe work practices when working around high pressure systems
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements

• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included

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