Mechanical Specialist – Bear Creek

Kinder Morgan•BIENVILLE, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Bear Creek Storage facility located near Ruston, Louisiana. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 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. To be considered for our Mechanic Specialist job click on “Apply Now” to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you have experience performing maintenance and overhauls on compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, and extruders from various manufacturers including Caterpillar, Ingersoll Rand, Clark Cooper Bessemer, and Solar or if you have similar experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Experience in mechanical maintenance of reciprocating/centrifugal compressor units.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of compressor engines.
Ability to operate forklifts and light industrial equipment.
Ability to read and interpret various company policies and procedures, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual and blueprints.
Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls.
Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts and co-workers.
Knowledge of mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications,
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
Customer focus.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to required work schedules.
Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
Work in areas classified as confined space.
Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
Work with hands above head.
Work lying on back
Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
Experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment.
Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units.
Assess the condition of engine and compressor components as well as performing the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications.
Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns.
Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately.
Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
This position requires the individual to follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident free.
Responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
Acting as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
Work effectively in a team atmosphere.