Pipeline Technician (Line Patroller)

Kinder Morgan•Fairburn, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Pipeline Technician (Line Patroller) based at its Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Fairburn compressor station. The position supports and protects natural gas infrastructure in Douglas, Cobb, and Carroll counties in Georgia. It is a field-based role involving pipeline operations, utility locating, damage prevention, construction inspection, right-of-way monitoring, and public safety. The role implements the Company Damage Prevention Program, including pipeline patrols, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection. Level 1 is an entry-level position with approximately six to twelve months of training or work experience before progression to the next level; job level is commensurate with skills and experience. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities, extensive local travel, and occasional travel or overnight stays to support projects. The technician may need to respond to emergencies after regular business hours and work beyond regular hours as dictated by the work schedule. The successful candidate must pass a drug screen and background check after receiving an offer and before employment. Kinder Morgan describes itself as a North American energy infrastructure company committed to providing energy transportation and storage services safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and a long-term safe driving record.
Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
Excellent driving record and record of safe work practices.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office, operating systems, and company software.
Ability to write and document work activities, including technical writing and complete, concise records.
Basic math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and with little direct supervision, and to develop and adhere to required work schedules.
Ability to speak and understand English.
Strong interpersonal skills, including confidence, a positive attitude, effective listening and communication, collaboration, conflict management, receptiveness to feedback, and positive body language.
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions and work outdoors in adverse weather.
Ability to frequently traverse extreme terrain in all weather, walk long distances, carry 20 pounds of work-related equipment, and travel and work in rural and isolated areas.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist.
Willingness and availability to respond to after-hours callouts and emergencies and to work after hours as required by the day's work schedule.
Extensive local travel within an assigned geographic area is required.
Successful completion of a drug screen and background check after an offer and before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipeline maintenance and/or excavation.
Extensive experience writing reports, log entries, journals, and other records.
Knowledge of compressor stations and transmission pipeline systems.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases and high- and low-pressure systems.
Knowledge and experience with valve operating systems.
Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and practices.
Basic experience operating transmission lines and valves.
Basic knowledge of Georgia and Florida One Call laws and requirements.
Basic knowledge of underground utility locating.
Basic knowledge of safe excavation practices.
Ability to drive an off-road light-duty truck and UTV.
Utility locating experience, including USIC or similar locating experience.
Excavation inspection experience.
Utility construction experience.
Pipeline operations experience.
Underground utilities experience.
Construction management experience.
Surveying experience.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate the Company Damage Prevention Program, including pipeline patrols, utility locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection.
Locate and mark facilities in accordance with Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures before and during excavation.
Document daily work activities and required tasks completely and accurately; perform record keeping and data entry in accordance with Company policies.
Work and drive safely.
Conduct pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys, and inspections according to Company procedures.
Coordinate local damage prevention activities.
Oversee and inspect excavation activities near pipeline facilities to protect assets and ensure compliance with Company procedures.
Inspect projects involving excavation near pipeline facilities and pipeline facility repairs.
Perform construction inspection duties, including required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, representing the Company during construction, reporting progress to Operations and the Project Manager, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.
Represent the Company in contacts with landowners and tenants, public and emergency officials, and at local meetings.
Perform governmental compliance activities involving agencies such as PHMSA, state agencies, EPA, and USFS.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Participate actively in safety programs and initiatives.
Participate in developing O&M procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
Complete applicable documentation and record keeping.
Perform work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours; carry a company-provided cell phone or pager and be available during working and non-working hours.
Travel within the assigned geographic region and, when needed, travel or stay overnight outside the reporting location to support projects.