Line Patroller - Lobelville, TN

Kinder Morgan • Lobelville, TN

375d

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures. The Line Patroller position is based out of Kinder Morgan's Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Lobelville, TN Compressor Station 79 located at 434 Tennessee Gas Drive Lobelville, TN 37097. This is a Monday through Friday position with 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in natural gas pipeline safety regulations, construction, inspection, operations and maintenance, and damage prevention is a strong plus.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high and low pressure systems.
• Detailed knowledge of compressor or pump station, terminal, process plant, gas treatment, storage facilities, gathering and transmission pipeline systems operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Company's Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, process plants and other related facilities.
• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachment excavation.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
• Coordinate local/state Damage Prevention activities.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Responsible for inspection of projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities.
• Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including; completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations and Project Manager and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
• Participates in quality emergency responder programs.
• Must be proficient and detailed oriented to accurately process State One-Call locate requests from excavators and contractors using company software.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials, emergency officials, general public and local organizations (One-Call, Pipeline Associations, Department of Transportation-PHMSA, etc.).
• Inspect/oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee Company and third party personnel as required.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (Department of Transportation-PHMSA, State Agencies, Environmental Protection Agency, etc.).
• Perform and oversee mapping, house count surveys, record keeping, and data entry duties per Company policies.
• 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.
• Assist with all Gas Operation - Pipeline and Compressor Station activities as required.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Regular and predictable work attendance.
• Demonstrate performance toward Operational Excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Two retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees