Pipeline Specialist

Kinder Morgan • Rawlins, WY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pipeline Specialist, you will coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks and projects in support of plant, pipeline, corrosion, measurement, controls, pipeline maintenance, mechanical maintenance, machine shop, and project management. Daily responsibilities include assisting with hot tapping and stopple equipment, performing valve maintenance, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), hydrostatic testing, and performing leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. The incumbent may be required to lead others, train, develop training, ensure compliance, supply financial input, scope projects, and oversee the supervision of contractors and contract workers. You will also perform all phases of mobilizing, operating, and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainers) to include excavation frequently on loaded natural gas pipelines. This position reports to a Pipeline Crew Leader to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies so tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, ensuring proper handling and disposition of hazardous waste.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment including large trucks.
• 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 others.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable in custom software applications.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Focused on internal and external customer service.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and construction inspectors, with focused attention on details, work rules, and adherence to required project work schedules.
• Must have or acquire and maintain a valid CDL driver license and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Manual dexterity.
• Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
• 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, lying on back.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in all phases of Pipeline construction. This includes maintenance and repair to include equal experience in operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment including hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainer.
• Knowledge of both OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation crossings of lines.
• Perform troubleshooting and valve maintenance on DOT mainline isolation valves.
• Launch, monitor and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Operate large truck and trailer hauling equipment required to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Locate and mark pipelines with line detection, pipeline locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets for reference.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Prepare pipelines for full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Evacuate, purge and load pipelines; operate pipeline air-movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• Perform basic acetylene cutting and beveling operations.
• Responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal time sheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Act as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company sponsored paid time off
• Equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED