What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ops Technician - RNG position at Kinder Morgan?
Primary purpose:
- Monitor and control process components such as pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, flare, vessels, tanks, blowers, natural gas compression equipment; electrical systems; utilities systems (air, nitrogen, water sump pumps); fire protection, and hazard detection systems; and security systems at an RNG gas processing facility. Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps and other equipment to maintain designated operating parameters. Support management, O&M supervisors, and engineering in improving equipment reliability and efficiency at KM sites.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
- Support the RNG Operator for system start ups (day and night), if necessary
- Perform visual and routine inspections of the RNG systems
- Troubleshoot and assist Engineering and Operations with root cause analysis of rotating and fixed equipment, including piping/mechanical/auxiliary systems.
- Provide hands-on support to resolve maintenance-related field problems as they occur.
- Provide start-up assistance and performance verification of new installations.
- Provide written reports documenting the findings and recommended corrective actions of all tests and inspections.
- Monitor SCADA data and trends to prioritize inspections, assist in Root Cause Analysis, and support recommended corrective actions.
- Assist the Maintenance team with the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall equipment availability.
- Interact with a variety of clients and customer areas, including management, operations and maintenance supervisors, engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
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Facilitates on-the-job training for new Operators and existing Operators as needed.
- Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
- Ensure the cost-effective and efficient performance of all gas and liquid processing units and associated equipment.
- Monitor quality of product to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions when out of specification product is identified.
- Notify personnel as appropriate of the status of system operations.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Level commensurate with experience
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
Experience / specific knowledge:
Two years of experience with rotating and fixed equipment inspection, maintenance, or operation.
Knowledge of compressor, pump, and general processing plant operations.
Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals
Experience or familiarity analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressors, pumps and other associated equipment.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Must possess a valid driver’s license, and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Competencies, skills, and abilities:
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly and detail drawings, isometric drawings, plan and elevation drawings, P&IDs, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
Experience with MS Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, using appropriate business grammar
Ability to deliver training in group and one-on-one situations
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
Physical demands:
Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb ladders.
Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included. • Physical ability to climb stairs above 100 feet and work from elevated platforms.
Ability to perform daily route collection around operating compressors and equipment.
Working conditions:
Must be able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and must work overtime as required and be reasonably available to respond to and report to work in call-in situations.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
Supervisory responsibility:
None.
Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- Reciprocating compressor inspection, troubleshooting, operation, or maintenance experience.
- Knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems
- Experience with PLC and microprocessor-based control systems such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens.
- SCADA/Historian data acquisition and analysis experience.
Other responsibilities:
- Position requires overtime, and response to after-hours and weekend call-outs.
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.
