What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BAY CITY, TX) position at Kinder Morgan?
OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BAY CITY, TX)
Job ID # : 29954 Location : TX-BAY CITY
Functional Area : Misc. / Trades Position Type : Full Time
Experience Required : Less than 1 year Relocation Provided : No
Education Required : GED
RC / Department : 5655 -GPL-C-MARKHAM OPERATIONS : KMPL
Position Description
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment. Essential duties and responsibilities :
- Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment.
- Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gather or storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, 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, 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, transport drivers, contractors, visitors ...)
- Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
- Perform minor electrical maintenance.
- ID., 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.
- Other duties as assigned
- 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, pipelines, and process plants.
- Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
- Job level will commensurate with experience.
Position Requirements
Educational Requirements :
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.