Operations Specialist

Position Description

The Operations Specialist is based at Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Thomaston Compressor Station located at 5276 Hwy 19 South, Thomaston, GA 30286, near Macon, GA. This is a Monday through Friday position working 8‑hour days, with the option to work 9‑hour days Monday through Thursday and 4 hours on Fridays, and includes 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.

To be considered for our Thomaston, GA 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 have strong mechanical skills, are an experienced Operator of reciprocating equipment, Line Patroller, Pipeline Field Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic or similar.

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

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, reciprocating engines, centrifugal turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, and other related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations and pipelines.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, motors, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including compressor station facilities, pipeline right‑of‑way, monitoring excavating, inspecting and maintaining valves, repairing coating and monitoring back filling pipelines, and weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment; water and oil pumps and coolers, gas coolers, air compressors, generators, test equipment, etc.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (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., personnel in progression, contractors, visitors).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report and correct safety and/or environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (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.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our Operations Specialists come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you received your training while serving our Country in the military or while working in the private sector we encourage you to consider continuing your career as an Operations Specialist with Kinder Morgan.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device.
• Knowledge of compressors, pump stations, gas treatment, storage facilities, process plant, gather transmission, or pipeline system…