Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Rock Springs, WY)
Kinder Morgan
- Rock Springs, WY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: High School Diploma
RC/Department: 5803 -GPL-W-ROCK SPRINGS DIST :KMPLPosition DescriptionPrimary Purpose:Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, compression stations and related field operations.Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines (recip and turbine) as applicable.
- Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.
- Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.
- Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
- Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
- Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
- Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
- Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.
- Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.
- Perform minor electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
- Start/stop operating equipment such as compressor engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
- Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
- Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
- Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
- Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
- Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
- Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.
- Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
- Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Operate and maintain various equipment (such as UTV, ATV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong mechanical skills.
- Proficient in the use of various hand tools.
- Familiarity and experience of diagnosing mechanical issues.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets company insurability requirements.
- Will be required to achieve and maintain operator qualifications and may be required to obtain certifications as required to perform specific job duties.
- Must have a strong focus on job to complete all assigned work tasks in a safe and accident free manner.
- Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software).
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer focus.
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
- Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
- Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at time in awkward positions.
- May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.
- While performing the job you will be required to lift and carry, pull or push, reach, squat, kneel, and/or climb ladders or stairs.
- Physical dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception, and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely.
- Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use requiring grasp and twisting motions.
- Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, to climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
- May periodically work in low-lit areas.
- Will periodically work in areas of high noise levels (engines).
- Will work in extreme temperatures including inside compressor building(s).
- Must follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines including wearing full FRC.
- Must be able to drive and work in all weather conditions including extreme hot or cold.
- Depending upon the location and workload, travel may be required.
- Must live within reasonable response time from the reporting location (30 minutes from the Rock Springs Office).
- May be required to carry a company-provided communication device to respond both during working and non-working hours.
- None.
- Gas compressor stations and pipeline operations experience.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment and determining process failures.
- Maintenance tracking database activities.
- Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems.