Operations Specialist - Richland Division

Kinder Morgan•Williston, ND

12d

About The Position

This is a journey-level, nonexempt position under general supervision. The Operations Specialist performs pipeline pigging; maintains pipeline rights-of-way, grounds, facilities, equipment, and related areas; and performs pipeline maintenance and repairs. The role also oversees pipeline construction, performs line locates and relief gauging, and may fill in for gaugers. The position requires on-call availability, timely responses, and may involve overtime and callouts. The work is performed mostly outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment. It may include climbing equipment, working at heights and in confined areas, and exposure to hazardous conditions such as hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather, and extreme temperatures. Physical demands include walking an average of five miles per day (up to seven), lifting and carrying loads, and applying torque. Candidates may be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and must wear required safety equipment.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-oriented approach.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to company employees and outside contractors.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to address day-to-day operational issues.
Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
Valid state operating license and a driving record acceptable under the company insurance policy.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools; climb and work at various heights; and work in standing, sitting, lying, crouched, or kneeling positions.
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move between ground and higher levels, lift up to 50 pounds from ground level, manually transport up to 75 pounds, and apply up to 150 pounds of torque.
Ability to get into and out of vehicles and ride over rough roads.
Ability to walk an average of five miles per day, up to seven miles per day.
Availability for overtime and callouts.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and work outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment, including in confined areas and potentially hazardous conditions.
May be subject to Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

Make safety and environmental integrity a priority each day.
Ensure compliance with manuals, policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain the pipeline by following the pigging schedule, maintaining rights-of-way, and repairing and maintaining equipment.
Take responsibility for small maintenance and expansion projects by assessing scope, procuring materials and contractors, and supervising work with the supervisor’s advice and assistance.
Fill in for gaugers when needed.
Monitor and troubleshoot Gain/Loss issues on the system, seeking fair volume assessments at all locations.
Service and maintain field pumps and LACT units.
Keep locations clean.
Observe traveled sections of the pipeline daily for leaks, line markers, and needed maintenance.
Perform line locating responsibilities.
Report leaks to the supervisor immediately and report needed repairs in a timely fashion.
Keep company vehicles, field equipment, stations, and shop areas clean, serviced, and organized.
Keep required paperwork and documentation up to date and complete.
Work with customers and fellow employees to provide excellent customer service.
During on-call status, keep a cell phone available and respond in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.