OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (BAY CITY, TX)

Kinder Morgan•Bay City, TX

About The Position

The Operations Specialist is responsible for operating and maintaining pipelines, compressors, engines, turbines, pumps, process and dehydration equipment, and related facilities and auxiliary equipment. The role performs equipment repairs and maintenance, facility upkeep, pipeline right-of-way and gathering or storage area work, and operation of engines and pumps within defined parameters. The position also supports regulatory compliance, safety and environmental programs, recordkeeping, work planning, and coordination with company personnel, third parties, landowners, public officials, and other stakeholders. The job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, and company software.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with equipment in the area of responsibility.
Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers; must maintain these qualifications.
May be required to obtain and maintain certifications applicable to job duties and classification; site-specific technical training may apply.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer focus.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work.
Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
Ability to work as part of a team, take direction from supervisors, maintain required work schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
Must respond to callouts and emergencies outside regular business hours, including after dark, and carry a communication device.
Travel may be required depending on location and workload.
Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
Must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer is extended and before employment.
Must withstand extreme weather conditions.
Must frequently enter confined spaces and climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, and walkways.
Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to waist.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases, liquids, and high- and low-pressure systems.
Knowledge of analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs to compressor engines, pumps, and associated equipment.
Knowledge of pipeline or compression operations.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment, and storage well equipment.
Maintain facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way and gathering or storage areas; perform tasks such as excavation, pipeline repair and coating, backfilling, concrete work, painting, building erection, and weed control.
Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs to, and operate equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, and vehicles.
Represent the company in contacts with landowners and tenants, public and emergency officials, and at local meetings.
Oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties and inspect third-party construction as directed.
Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required.
Perform governmental compliance activities involving agencies such as DOT, state agencies, EPA, and USFS.
Perform minor electrical maintenance.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns; actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
Participate in developing O&M procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
Complete applicable documentation and recordkeeping, and perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulations, and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence and perform other duties as assigned.
Start, stop, and operate engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
Ensure cost-effective and efficient performance of engines, pumps, and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments.
Respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours, including after dark, while carrying a communication device.
Organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimal supervision; collaborate with customers, suppliers, operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
Mentor fellow employees when opportunities arise and work effectively as part of a team while following direction, schedules, details, and work rules.