Line Rider - Colton

Kinder Morgan•BLOOMINGTON, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Rider performs daily surveillance of an assigned pipeline area to protect and maintain pipeline integrity and prevent third-party damage. The role involves inspecting pipelines for leaks and other irregularities, checking equipment and rectifier readings, coordinating with contractors and property owners, locating and marking pipelines, and documenting field activity. The Line Rider may monitor construction work, determine when pipeline exposure or additional inspection is needed, and stop third-party work when necessary to protect company assets. The position also includes field maintenance, equipment repairs, emergency call-outs, and other operational duties as assigned. Work is typically performed independently outdoors across varied terrain and weather conditions, with occasional overnight travel and the possibility of long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college is a plus.
One to three years of experience in pipeline construction, maintenance, or operations is desirable.
Must pass and maintain all applicable Operator Qualification requirements.
Must have a satisfactory driving record and a current, valid state driver's license.
Must be able to pass the Commercial Motor Vehicle physical.
Must obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) if applicable to the work location; the posting also states that a Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued by TSA must be obtained upon hiring.
Must comply with applicable license, certification, and training requirements imposed by local, state, or federal agencies or the company.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read instructions and accurately convey information.
Tact and diplomacy in dealings with outside parties, while being firm when protecting company personnel, property, or equipment.
Accountability, attention to detail, ability to follow direction and work rules, and regular, predictable attendance.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision or direction.
Flexible, effective teamwork and professional, respectful interpersonal conduct.
Mechanical aptitude.
Physically capable of completing required training and job duties, including walking up to five miles per day, digging by hand to three feet, and lifting up to 80 pounds unassisted.
Able to work outdoors in varied or extreme weather, across uneven terrain, around traffic and heavy equipment, in and around trenches, and in confined spaces.
Able to manually operate a block valve up to 24 inches in diameter.
Good driving skills for freeway and off-road conditions.
Able to work alone, respond to 24-hour emergency call-outs, work long or extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays when required, and carry and respond to a cell phone or pager if required.
Able to travel overnight occasionally.
Able to work around refined petroleum products, associated odors and vapors, and potential chemical, flammability, or explosive hazards.

Nice To Haves

Construction management, excavation, trenching, and shoring experience.
Knowledge of equipment used by outside contractors and other third parties to assess the impact of their work on company property or rights-of-way.
Ability to quickly learn applicable federal and state regulations, particularly Part 195 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Prior experience requiring mechanical aptitude and skill.
Basic knowledge of cathodic protection.
Knowledge of piping, valves, pressures, and pipeline operations.
Technical training or college.

Responsibilities

Inspect assigned pipeline areas by vehicle or on foot for leaks and other irregularities.
Check and record equipment and rectifier readings on a predetermined schedule.
Act as a company liaison with public utility personnel, property owners, general contractors, and other parties regarding work within pipeline easements and rights-of-way.
Assess third-party work and determine whether to observe, permit, or stop activities to protect the pipeline and company property.
Check for Underground Service Alerts and arrange meetings about digging procedures; assist with delivery of legal notifications when needed.
Review Line Flier reports, confirm irregularities, and initiate repair requests.
Complete required paperwork, forms, reports, and handwritten daily logs in a timely manner.
Locate and mark pipelines using electronic locating equipment, probes, drawings, paint, pin flags, and permanent markers as appropriate.
Determine when to pothole or expose pipelines and whether third parties may continue work on company property or rights-of-way.
Prepare as-built drawings of crossings and other construction, and assist with transferring crossing data to company drawings.
Review pre-job conferences and meet with outside agents, underground service contractors, and utility personnel.
Periodically clean, buff, and recoat pipe.
Repair equipment such as electrical test stations at booster stations and pipeline locations.
Maintain a high regard for the safety of employees, company assets, and the public.
Perform other field operational duties, assist with employee training as directed, and complete housekeeping or special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance, including supplemental coverage for employees and dependents.
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
Paid time off.
Paid parental bonding leave.
Paid holidays.
Flexible work schedule.
Voluntary benefit plans.
Discretionary annual incentive plan.