Operations Specialist – Collinwood, TN

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Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals, transporting natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke, ethanol, and other renewable fuels and feed stocks. Kinder Morgan is committed to ethical management and safety, operating assets to protect the public, employees, contractors, and the environment.

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of Company gas pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, pump stations, process plants and other related facilities.

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, separation equipment, process equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate engines, compressors, and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe and pipeline appurtenances.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way, appurtenances, and compressor stations, including but not limited to performing, overseeing excavating, repairing, coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building repairs, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.).
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, vendors, suppliers, and local public officials/emergency officials (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., OJT, transport drivers, contractors, visitors, etc.).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2‑year associate degree or 2‑year vocational‑tech degree in mechanical or instrumentation (a plus)

• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark, weekends, holidays, etc. which will require carrying a communication device.
• Must be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 30–45 minutes.
• Knowledge of compressors, pumps, gas handling, process plant, transmission pipeline‑system operations.
• Knowledge of turbine operation and maintenance is a plus.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
• Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job…